Diamond Days Hat

The multi-faceted diamonds on this hat stand out crisp and clear as a cold Winter’s day and merge together gracefully to form a star at the crown. An impressive look, but not difficult to knit. You can chose your preferred method for working the 1/1 crosses and follow either a chart or written directions. There are directions for three sizes – for everyone in the family.

Sizes: S (M, L) to fit child (adult, large adult) with head circumferences of approximately 20 (22, 24) in/ 51 (56, 61) cm.

Finished Measurements:
Circumference: 18 (20, 22) in/ 45.5 (51, 56) cm.
Height: 7 1/4 (8 1/4, 9 1/4) in/ 18.5 (21, 23.5) cm.
Note that height can be adjusted at the brim – but not after that point.

Gauge:
20 sts and 48 rnds/ 4 in/ 10 cm in garter st worked in the rnd.
24 sts and 34 1/2 rnds/ 4 in/ 10 cm in diamond pattern worked in the rnd.

What You Need:

•  134 (169, 209) yds/ 122 (154, 191) m of worsted weight yarn. Sample in Size M used 2.2 oz/ 62 g Valley Yarns Northampton, 100% wool, 247 yds/ 100g, color #60 “Blue Jean”.
•  One 16 in/ 40 mm circular needle and one set of 4 dpns (or one long circular for magic loop technique if preferred) in size required to obtain gauge. I used US #5/ 3.75 mm. You may need a size or two above or below that.
• one stitch marker
•  optional: cable needle
• tapestry needle to weave in ends

Tech Editing by: Kerry Bullock-Ozkan
Photography by Linda Courtney
Special thanks to my model Jenn – and Kiva!

This pattern will be available for purchase for $5.50 in my secure Ravelry Store.