You know those gorgeous, rainbow speckled, dynamic, super fun skeins of yarn that you just can’t resist? Well, sometimes picking a pattern to highlight the yarn can be a bit of a struggle since it can be hard to predict how they will knit up. I designed the Ostrica hat pattern to showcase those special skeins in a simple design with plenty of interest that doesn’t get lost in all the fabulousness of the yarn. This hat will let you explore your skein in ribbing, garter stitch, stockinette stitch and a graphic cable - the perfect little taste test to see if maybe you do need a sweater in your enchanting rainbow skein after all!

Size
One size fits most - finished hat is approx 20” around and 8.24” tall from cuff to crown un-stretched.

Yarn
160 yds of worsted weight yarn. Sample shown in TFA PureWash Worsted in Perla (113g = 205 yds).

Gauge
18 sts and 24 rounds = 4” in stockinette stitch on larger needles after blocking.
1 pattern repeat (16 sts by 8 rounds) = 3“ wide and 1.25” tall.

Needles
4 mm (US 6) 16” circular needle
5 mm (US 8)16” circular needle
5 mm (US 8) dpns

Additional Tools and Materials
tapestry needle, stitch marker.