This Hat is named for Circe, an enchantress from Greek legend who transformed all who came to her island. The wide panels of Circe narrow as the colourwork stretches towards its crown, creating the illusion of change and transformation.

Each Hat in the Imperceptions collection is knitted bottom-up and in the round. The ideal yarn for these Hats is 4-ply or light sportweight, in a multi-plied fibre with some natural give, such as merino. The illusions look their best in two high-contrast colours.

The patterns in Imperceptions are provided in both written and charted format, and are graded through gauge. Two sizes are included in each pattern, and further help for grading with different yarns and needle sizes is available on the Woolly Wormhead forum.

Available as a single pattern or as part of the Imperceptions collection.

Yarn
Yarn A: 195yd/179m; Yarn B: 190yd/175m

4ply, fingering or light sport weight, plied yarn.

Needles & Notions
Set 2.5mm (2.75mm) DPNs/Circular or size needed to obtain gauge
Circular needle, 2 sizes smaller
2.5mm (2.75mm) crochet hook
Stitch markers as necessary
Tapestry needle

Sample details
Shown in Malabrigo Arroyo shades ‘Reflecting Pool’ & ‘Jupiter’ (335yd/306m per 100g; 100% Superwash Merino)

Shown in size 22in/56cm on model with 21.75in/55.25cm circumference head

Size & Gauge
To fit size: 20in/50.75cm; use 2.5mm needles
Gauges:
28 stitches x 36 rows = 4 inches in Stocking Stitch
30 sts x 38 rows over Corrugated Rib,
32 sts x 34 rows over Stranded pattern &
30 sts x 38 rows over St.St. to 4in/10cm
Finished sizes:
Circumference: 16.75in/42.5cm
Length: 9.25in/23.5cm

To fit size: 22in/56cm; use 2.75mm needles
Gauges:
28 stitches x 36 rows = 4 inches in Stocking Stitch
28 sts x 36 rows over Corrugated Rib,
30 sts x 32 rows over Stranded pattern &
28 sts x 36 rows over St.St. to 4in/10cm
Finished sizes:
Circumference: 18in/45.75cm
Length: 9.75in/24.75cm

Skills required
Knit & purl stitches, knitting in the round, increases & decreases, alternate cable cast-on, stranded knitting techniques (incl. trapping long floats), lateral braid

Pattern contents
Written & charted instructions; links to tutorials are included.

Accessibility Statement
The main PDF for this pattern is colour blind accessible. It uses black text on a white background. Charts are in greyscale and do not rely on colour.

Support
Do you need help with this pattern? We have a specific discussion thread in the Wormhead’s Hats group where you can ask any questions.

Published September 2020
PDF file size: 2.7MB
Product code: WW399KCirce
Technical editors: Sharon Carter & Kate Atherley