This pattern is a part of “The Art of Warmth: 27 Hats for Every Occasion” eBook.

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Embrace the fusion of art and science with the ChromAwesome Hat, a unique and stylish accessory that celebrates the beauty of life’s blueprint in every stitch.

Mimicking the twists and turns of DNA strands, the ChromAwesome Hat features a series of carefully crafted cable twists. These twists symbolize the dynamic structure of chromosomes, creating a visually captivating and textured surface.

Finished measurements
16”/40 cm brim circumference.
91/2”/24 cm height from base of ribbing to top-center of crown.
Measurements taken after blocking.
Fits average adult head sizes 20-22”/51-56 cm.

Yarn
Approximately 160 yds/146 m of worsted weight yarn.
2 skeins of KnitPicks Swish Worsted (100% Superwash Merino, 110 yd/100 m in 50 gr); Camel Heather

Needles
Size US 7/4.5 mm and size US 8/5 mm circular needles 16”/40 cm long, or size to obtain gauge.
One set of double-pointed needles size US 8/5 mm.

Additional tools
Stitch markers, cable needle, tapestry needle

Gauge
22 stitches and 26 rounds = 4”/10 cm on size US 8/5 mm needles in charted pattern after blocking.

Notes
• The hat is worked from brim to crown in the round.
• The cabled pattern is both charted and written.