This Hat is named for Circe, an enchantress from Greek legend who transformed all who came to her island. The wide panels of Circe narrow as the colourwork stretches towards its crown, creating the illusion of change and transformation.

Each Hat in the Imperceptions collection is knitted bottom-up and in the round. The ideal yarn for these Hats is 4-ply or light sportweight, in a multi-plied fibre with some natural give, such as merino. The illusions look their best in two high-contrast colours.

This pattern is available individually, or as part of the Imperceptions collection eBook.

Hat Description

Circe is a slouchy stranded colourwork Hat worked from the bottom up in two colours. The colours are equally weighted in the pattern, using single stitch and single row patterning. Circe starts with a corrugated rib brim that’s finished with a lateral braid. The colourwork on the body is angular, with concentric rectangles that repeat vertically and horizontally. Each row of concentric rectangles is offset by 50% from the row before, creating an optical illusion effect of square diamonds. The nature of the crown decreases results in ever decreasing trapezoids that meet at the centre.

Pattern Details

Yarn

Yarn A: 195yd/179m; Yarn B: 190yd/175m
4ply/Sock weight, plied yarn; high contrast solid, semi-solid or variegated yarns.

Needles & Notions

Set 2.5mm [2.75mm] DPNs/Circular or size needed to obtain gauge
Circular needle, 2 sizes smaller
2.5mm [2.75mm] crochet hook
Stitch markers as necessary
Tapestry needle

Sample Details

Shown in Malabrigo Arroyo shades ‘Reflecting Pool’ & ‘Jupiter’ [335yd/306m per 100g; 100% Superwash Merino]
Shown in size 22in/56cm on model with 21.75in/55.25cm circumference head

Size & Gauge

To fit size: 20in/50.75cm; use 2.5mm needles
Gauge: 30 sts x 38 rows over Corrugated Rib, 32 sts x 34 rows over Stranded pattern, 30 sts x 38 rows over St.St. to 4in/10cm
Finished sizes:
Circumference: 16.75in/42.5cm
Length: 9.25in/23.5cm

To fit size: 22in/56cm; use 2.75mm needles
Gauge: 28 sts x 36 rows over Corrugated Rib, 30 sts x 32 rows over Stranded pattern, 28 sts x 36 rows over St.St. to 4in/10cm
Finished sizes:
Circumference: 18in/45.75cm
Length: 9.75in/24.75cm

Pattern Notes

Sizing in this pattern is achieved through gauge. Adjustment notes are included.

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