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This lusciously textured, reversible, unisex hat works up quickly in Tunisian crochet - perfect for both advanced beginners and experienced TC-ers!

Instructions are given for both a fitted or a slouchy beanie.

The hat is a companion piece to the Tunisian Etude scarf, available here. You may like to make the scarf first to get familiar with the pattern - after that, the hat will be a breeze :)

Both sides of the hat are very different yet equally attractive, so there is no “wrong side”. Stretchy Tunisian ribbing forms a brim that can be adjusted to the wearer’s head. You can see the texture in this video

I enjoy designing decorative hat crowns, but I chose the most unobtrusive crown shaping for this hat so that the stitch pattern could flow up smoothly, on both sides of the fabric.

Using 2 different colors (in both ribbing and body) adds a whole new dimension to the appearance of the hat - the possibilities are endless. And as you need less yarn in each color, it’s great for stash-busting too!

The pattern has been tested in all sizes. Pattern PDF includes a 12-page photo tutorial for special stitches and techniques (including almost invisible seaming) as well as tips for adjusting brim fit and using more colors.

Yarn Ganga Acrowools Glowing Star Grande (83% acrylic, 17% nylon; 595 yds/544m/200g skein), shade 41 (Orchid). OR 100 g of any DK yarn with similar yardage.
Purple hat in photos (small size) used a total of 56g (167 yds/152m).
You may wish to have more yarn at hand if using a different brand. Check the testers’ projects for more info!

Hooks & Notions
US J/10 6mm double-ended Tunisian crochet hook, US I/9 5.5mm double-ended Tunisian crochet hook, US 7 (4.5mm) crochet hook, yarn needle, 1 split ring marker, 10 locking stitch markers

Size Adult Small (Medium, Large) to fit 20-21 (22, 23)” head

Hope you love this hat as much as I do!

Many thanks to my wonderful testers: Aklori, Bklouser Sumishaily and rmbroo