A delicate yarn calls for a delicate shape and this versatile Hat works both to glamorous effect. Worked flat, this piece is all in the finishing with fascinating folds and turns that turn simple garter stitch into a sculptural masterpiece.

Note - the construction of this Hat is tricky, I know, and the instructions for the construction are provided in diagrammatical form. All of the projects with photos have been finished correctly, and there are many notes there that may be of help. The Hat has also been discussed in my group, and that can be found here:
http://www.ravelry.com/discuss/woolly-wormheads-hats/topics/2358573 - please do come and join in the discussion, ask questions, and share your tips!

Yarn
140 (172, 216, 255) yd/128 (157, 197, 233) m
45yd/41m for a 6x6in/15x15cm swatch in St.St.
Sport or Light DK weight, plied yarn.

Needles & Notions
Pair 3.25mm/UK10/US3 DPNs/Circular or size needed to obtain gauge
Stitch marker as necessary
Tapestry needle

Sample details
Shown in Shibui Knits Baby Alpaca DK (255yd/233m per 100g; 100% Baby Alpaca)
Shown in size 21in/53.25cm on model with 21.75in/55.25cm circumference head

Alternative yarn
Berroco Ultra Alpaca Light (144yd/132m per 50g; 50% Wool, 50% Alpaca)

Gauge
23 sts x 46 rows to 4in/10cm on 3.25mm needles over Garter St.

Sizes
To fit size: 17 (19, 21, 23) in/ 43.25 (48.25, 53.25, 58.5) cm
Finished size: 15 (17, 19, 21) in/ 38 (43.25, 48.25, 53.25) cm

Skills required
Knit & purl sts, mattress stitch

Pattern contents
Written instructions; construction schematics. Notes are also included for using a different weight yarn.

Accessibility Statement
The main PDF for this pattern is colour blind accessible. It uses black text on a white background and does 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.

This pattern had a minor error in 2013 which has since been corrected. The print edition has been corrected, too.

Published July 2012
PDF file size: 2.8MB
Product code: WW203KImagiro
Technical editors: Tana Pageler & Heather Murray