This Amimoji design will produce a reversible knitted hat using a Japanese Kanji character, Kawa (川), meaning River.

River is a provider of fresh water for farming and drinking. Its constant waterflow provides means for transportation and energy, and brings in nutrients and washes away waste. It is home to fish and water plants, feeding ground for birds and insects, and recreational and meditational space for humans. People in Japan admire and worship the power of river. When designing this pattern, I envisioned water flowing down the streams in the mountains, and eventually multiplying in mass and force as it reaches the ocean.

Skill Level: Intermediate
Skills Needed: Double knitting in 2 colors, double knitting decreases
Sizes: Adult Small, Adult Large
Finished Measurements: Adult Small - 18” / 46cm around and 8” / 20cm tall
Adult Large - 20” / 51cm around and 9.5” / 24cm tall
Yarn: Worsted weight in 2 colors

Suggested Materials:

• Cascade Yarns 220 Superwash Merino (100% Superwash Merino Wool; 220 yds / 200m per 100g) 1 ball in Aqua (Color A) and 1 ball in Black (Color B)
• US #4 / 3.5mm and US #5 / 3.75mm circular needles, or size to obtain gauge, 22” / 55cm or longer This hat is knitted using the “magic loop“ method. Alternatively, you can use double pointed needles or two circular needles to work the crown section.
• Stitch marker, tapestry needle and scissors Gauge: 15 sts and 24 rnds per 4” / 10cm in double knitting stockinette stitch (Right / Facing side)

Pattern Notes:

• This hat is worked from the brim to crown.
• Where stitch counts vary depending on the size, the following format is used: Small (Large).
• Read the whole pattern before you start knitting. If you are not familiar with decreases in double knitting, watch my YouTube demonstration (link in Crown Shaping section) and practice it.