For some reason, this hat initially reminded me of a beehive, which then reminded me of that old school beehive hairdo, which then led me to realize that not only are hats warm and comfy, but they can also be a great hairstyle fix on those days when you just don’t feel like having a hairstyle at all.

This hat is a great lesson in knits and purls in the round – the 1 x 1 ribbing transitions into a Seed Stitch pattern, demonstrating the different textures that can be accomplished with a very minor tweak in your stitch pattern. The texture looks great with either heavily or slightly variegated yarns.

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MATERIALS

YARN
210 yards/192 meters worsted-weight yarn
Shown in Malabrigo Worsted, colorway Lettuce.

NEEDLES
US #6/4.0 mm (or size to get gauge) 16”/40 cm circular and double points

NOTIONS
Tapestry needle, stitch marker (one of which is unique), pom pom maker

VITAL STATS

GAUGE
20 stitches = 4”/10 cm in Seed Stitch pattern

SKILL LEVEL
Advanced beginner (knitting in the round, decreasing)

SIZE/FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Adult Small/Medium [Medium/Large]. 19”/48 cm [22”/56 cm] circumference after blocking.