Rustic beauty and seasonal charm define the Maize hat. This cozy beanie utilizes a clever mosaic crochet technique to mimic brioche ribbing, twisting into a leaf-like motif at the front of the hat. Linear’s silky-soft blend of alpaca and merino brings warmth, comfort, and a gentle marled effect to every stitch.

SKILL
Crochet

DIFFICULTY
Intermediate

SIZES
Adult Medium

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Circumference: 19”
Length: 9”

MATERIALS
Universal Yarn Linear (34% superfine alpaca, 33% RWS merino wool, 33% acrylic; 50g/191 yds)
• 108 Modern (A) - 1 skein
• 104 Abstract (B) - 1 skein
Hook: US size G/6 (4 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge
Notions: Tapestry needle, 4 unique removable stitch markers

GAUGE
20 sts x 28 rnds = 4” in patt after blocking
Save time, check your gauge.

PATTERN NOTES
This hat is worked from the bottom up using mosaic crochet to achieve a brioche look. You will use one color at a time and alternate between post stitches and chains. The chains do count as a stitch in each round’s stitch count and instructions. Always work in front of chains when making post stitches.

This pattern uses U.S. crochet terminology.