Spiral Hat

Materials:
Yarn - Noro Silk Garden [45% Silk, 45% Kid Mohair, 10%
Lambswool; 110 yards (101 meters); 50 grams (1.76 ounces)]
1 ball
Needles - US size 6 circular needle 16” in length, US size 7
circular needle16” in length, US size 7 size double-pointed
needles, US size G crochet hook (for optional edging at
bottom of hat)
Notions - a tapestry needle, a stitch marker

Gauge: 20 sts/4” in Stockinette st on larger needle. Take time to check gauge

Sizes: One size fits most

Measurements: hat measures 20” in circumference, post-blocking

Abbreviations:
CO = cast on
K = knit
K2tog = knit two together
K3tog = knit three together
P = purl
SC= single crochet
sl st= slip stitch
st(s) = stitch(es)
yo = yarn over

Instructions:

Brim:
With smaller needles, CO 90 sts, place marker, join for working in the round

Work in 1x1 ribbing (*K1, P1, repeat from *) for 10 rows

Hat Body:
Change to larger needles

Round 1: *K4, yo, K2tog, repeat from * to end of round

Round 2: K all sts

Repeat these two rounds until hat measures approximately 6” from beginning

Round 1: *K3, yo, K3tog, repeat from * to end of round - 85 sts

Decreasing:

Round 2 and all even numbered rounds: K all sts

Round 3: *K2, yo, K3tog, repeat from * to end of round - 70 sts

Round 5: * K1, yo, K3tog, repeat from * to end of round - 55 sts

Round 7: *yo, K3tog, repeat from * to end of round - 40 sts

Round 9: *K2tog, repeat from * to end of round - 20 sts

Cut yarn and using a tapestry needle weave tail through remaining sts twice. Pull top of hat closed.

Optional Edging:

With crochet hook join yarn at bottom of hat. SC once in each st of CO edge. Sl st in initial SC to join.
End off. Weave in all ends.

Original design by Brittany Tyler. See more of her patterns at BrittanyTylerDesigns.com.

This pattern is for personal use only and may not be distributed in any way.