This cosy colourful hat is designed for Worsted weight (10ply) yarn or heavy DK. It is a quick knit with an easy gathering lace pattern. It can be worked traditionally V1 or inside-out V2 depending on the look you prefer (both are instructed in the pattern). The pattern is written for a beanie and instructions are included for adjusting to a wider slouch. Eight sizes are given that range from Baby to Adult XXL.
I also designed a matching cowl so that you can get both an adult hat and cowl out of 2 skeins of yarn if you want to select that perfect colour combo and both projects are a great way to use up leftovers from your stash.

Yarn
C1: 15 (18, 20, 23, 28, 38, 43, 50) g Worsted weight yarn (approx. 180-200m/100g) in a solid colour for the BEANIE size.
C2: 15 (18, 20, 23, 28, 38, 43, 50) g Worsted weight yarn (approx. 180-200m/100g) in a variegated colour for the BEANIE size.

Pickle and Co. Fibres Superwash Merino sample: Adult L BEANIE used 54g total; 27g solid (col. Kieran), 27g multi (col. Kathmandu).
Malabrigo Rios Sample: Adult M SLOUCH used 67g total; 36g solid (col. 195 Black), 31g multi (col. 886 Diana).
Malabrigo Worsted Sample: Adult M BEANIE used 52g total; 26g solid (col. 148 Holly Hock), 26g multi (col. 635 Kaleidos).

Sizing
Baby (Toddler, Child, Adult S, Adult M, Adult L, Adult XL, Adult XXL)
Fits 40.5 (44.5, 48.5, 52, 56, 58.5, 62, 66) cm or 16 (17.5, 19, 20.5, 22, 23, 24.5, 26) “ around.

Tension/Gauge
Approx. 26 sts x 24 rows to 10cm (4”) square on 5mm (US 8) needles over lace pattern before blocking (worsted weight yarn).

Needles & Notions
Pair of 4mm (US6) DPN or 40cm circular needles and 5mm (US 8) DPN or 40cm circular needles (or size required to achieve gauge).

1 stitch marker.

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