A hint of embellishment elevates this hat to be a truly unique and eye-catching accessory. By incorporating “anchor stitches” into the purl bumps in a panel of reverse stockinette, further embroidery can be added to create a hat that is both fun to create and beautiful to wear!

The pattern includes instructions to knit the toque and embroider the the motif in the photographs. Photos and written specifications are provided for the embroidery.

Yarn
Viola MCN Worsted
80% Merino wool
10% Cashmere goat
10% Nylon 
Aran weight
200 yards (183 meters) per 115 gram skein

~75g of MC (Eclipse) to make the hat
~5g of CC (Reflections) for the embroidery

Notes on Yarn Selection
If you are going to incorporate embroidery into your hat, I encourage you to choose a yarn with a high twist, which will be resistant to the friction caused by the additional stitching. Also, I recommend a solid or semi-solid, as the embroidery may be lost in a variegated yarn.

Tools
To work in the round:
US 5 (3.75 mm) needles
US 7 (4.5 mm) needles
DPNs or circulars as preferred.
Marker to indicate beginning of round
Six matching stitch markers for decreases
Sewing needle
Darning needle

Gauge
18 sts and 28 rows / 4 inch (10 cm)
straight stockinette on larger needles

Size
One size, to fit average adult head
Hat circumference: 21 in (53.5 cm)
Length from brim to crown: 8 in (20 cm)