The design for this hat was inspired by the logo for my local fiber festival, DFW Fiber Fest. In that logo, there are seven swirls emanating in a counterclockwise flow from the center. In order to simulate those swirls, the best way was using two very simple cables. In order to continue the smooth curves from the cables up through the crown of the hat, I had to invoke some serious dark magic. The result was the invention of new cable stitches where you work the cable cross AND decrease AT THE SAME TIME!! I then had to invent new charted symbols (runes, if you will) for these cabled decreases. Even though you must channel that same dark magic to finish this hat, I promise the result will be comfortable and gorgeous.

This pattern was originally published as part of a fundraiser for the National Hemophilia Foundation. My son has severe hemophilia b and this organization has helped him through some very tough times in the past. Local chapters for NHF provide free educational resources for families and individuals who have all forms of bleeding disorders. They also provide financial support in the form of grants or direct donations so that members in the community can have access to the medications they need in order to control their bleeding disorder.

Since this pattern is now being offered for free, I would ask that if you enjoyed the pattern to please donate to your local NHF chapter on my behalf. Any donation is greatly appreciated by your local bleeding disorders community.