A lovely gift for any hat wearer in your life, the slouchy Viola Beanie has a smooth look that comes from the single-ply Merino-and-silk blend yarn. The pattern starts with 2x2 ribbing at the brim that flows into a simple lace pattern throughout the body and crown decreases.

Difficulty Intermediate

Yarn Weight 3

Finished Size 18½ (20, 21½)“ circumference and 9½” tall. Hat shown measures 18½“.

Yarn Manos del Uruguay Silk Blend (70% extrafine Merino wool, 30% silk; 150 yd 135 m/1¾ oz 50 g): #300C Powder, 1 (1, 2) skein(s). Yarn distributed by Fairmount Fibers.

Needles Sizes 3 (3.25 mm) and 5 (3.75 mm): 16” circular (cir). Size 5 (3.75 mm): set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Marker (m); tapestry needle.

Gauge 23½ sts and 35 rnds = 4” in Lace patt on larger needle.

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NOTES

• This hat is worked in the round from the bottom up.

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