Step into the enchanting world of the Indian Pipe Hat, a captivating creation crafted from the bottom up, featuring a body adorned with Estonian braids’ intricate artistry, flowers from delicate nupps, and embroidered petals.

SIZING
Head circumference: (14, 16, 18) 20, 22, 24“ / (35.5, 40.5, 45.7) 51, 56, 61 cm
Final hat circumference: (13, 15, 17) 19, 20.5, 22.5” / (33, 38, 43) 48, 52, 57 cm.

GAUGE, NEEDLES, NOTIONS
Gauge: 24 stitches and 32 rows = 10 cm in Stockinette st on US 5 / 3.75 needles.
Needles: US 5 / 3.75 mm DPN or 32”- 80 cm circular needles for magic loop needle; US 4 / 3.5 mm or 32”- 80 cm circular needles for magic loop needle.
Notions: 1 BOR, Tapestry needle.

YARN
Weight 1, superfine: Sock, Fingering, Baby.
The sample used The Frosted Stitch - Snowflake Sock – 100 gr/463 yards (75% SW Merino - 25% Nylon) - in Indian Pipe.
Yardage
(255, 275, 330) 385, 440, 510 yds / (235, 250, 300) 350, 400, 465 m

CONSTRUCTION
Knitted bottom up, from brim to crow, the Indian Pipe Hat pattern features a body with Estonian braids and flowers made by Estonian nupps and embroidery petals. You can knit the flowers in a contrasting color. The brim is a simple 1x1 rib stitch. You can choose between a simple brim, a folded brim, or a double folded brim to keep your ears and forehead warm even though the yarn is light.

SHARING
Posting on Instagram?! Use the hashtags #IndianPipeHat. Be sure to tag @ariannafrasca82 too!