Josie Mercier

There seems to be a never ending tension between people who want to wear plain hats and knitters who want to knit fun hats. The Plain & Fancy Hat pleases both as it is reversible with plain k2, p2 ribbing on one side and cables on the other. And it’s super warm!

Finished Size 19¼ (24)” head circumference and 11¾ (12)” tall when folded. Hat shown measures 19¼”.

Yarn Spud & Chloë Sweater (55% wool, 45% organic cotton; 160 yd 146 m/3½ oz 100 g): #7524 chocolate milk, 3 skeins. Yarn distributed by Blue Sky Alpacas.

Needles Size 7 (4.5 mm): 24″ circular (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Markers (m); cable needle (cn); tapestry needle.

Gauge 20 sts and 29 rnds = 4″ in k2, p2 rib.