Varvara is a classic winter hat knit using a technique that combines alternating yarn colors and slipped stitch twists to create a beautiful textured fabric.

Yarn: Kenzie by HiKoo (50% New Zealand Merino/25% Nylon/10% Angora/10% Alpaca/5% Silk Noils, 50g, 160 yds / 146 m)
MC: 1 skein color 1004
CC: 1 skein color 1003

Recommended needles: US size 5 (3.75 mm) for ribbing; US size 7 (4.5 mm) needle for main body of hat

Notions: tapestry needle, stitch marker

Finished sizes: S (M, L) 16” (18”, 20”) at brim, un-stretched. While choosing a size, keep in mind that brim will stretch 1-2”. Sample show in M.

Gauge
For ribbing: Using US size 5 needles, 22 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches in k1, p1 ribbing stitch after blocking
For slipped stitch pattern (Rounds 1-14): Using US size 7 needles, 24.5 stitches and 34.5 rows = 4 inches in pattern after blocking