Now for the road less travelled….

The Two Roads Hat, Version Two, is worked top-down using the same mossy cluster stitch as Version One. But this time we’re adding a back loop only band, with plenty of slip stitch rows to give texture and wavy interest. Version Two also features decorative buttons and a detachable buttonhole strip (but may be embellished any way you choose).

Two Roads Version Two offers great scope for colour play - blog post includes suggestions for variations.

The free pattern includes charts, shorthand instructions, and instructions in plain English with phototutorial. A short video demonstrates the dc/hdctog used in Round 7 of the band.

For basic yarn requirements and recommended hook sizes information, see the Version One post:

http://mrsmicawber.blogspot.com/2012/12/two-roads-hat-cro...

For instructions on making the back loop only band and detachable buttonhole strip, click on the link below. (Crown pattern is repeated in this post.)

Thanks for viewing, and happy crocheting! :)