The Brightline Hat is knit in the round, from brim to crown. The German Twisted Cast-On method is used for enhanced stretch and durability. A generous length of 2x2 ribbing is used for the brim and is meant to be folded upward. The body and crown of the hat feature a simple yet bold stranded colorwork design.

Size
One size.

16.5” / 42 cm brim circumference after blocking, unstretched.
10.25” / 26 cm height, from unfolded brim to crown.

Gauge

22 stitches & 26 rows = 4” / 10 cm in colorwork, worked in the round, on size US 7– 4.5 mm needles, blocked.

24 stitches & 30 rows = 4” / 10 cm in 2x2 ribbing, worked in the round, on size US 6– 4 mm needles, blocked, unstretched.

Notions

Tapestry needle, stitch marker, one set of double-pointed needles in size US 7– 4.5 mm (optional)

Yarn

BKD, Merino DK (100% Merino superwash; 115g / 230 meters)

MC– Black Cat:  1 skein
Or approximately 165 yards / 150 meters of DK weight yarn.

CC1– Hardly Jealous:  1 skein
Or approximately 50 yards / 45 meters of DK weight yarn.

CC2- Purple Glow:  1 skein
Or approximately 50 yards / 45 meters of DK weight yarn.

Needles

US 7– 4.5 mm circular needle with a cable length of 16” / 40 cm (or needle size to obtain gauge)- for main fabric.

The magic loop technique or double-pointed needles can be used for the crown.

US 6– 4 mm circular needle with a cable length of 16” / 40 cm (or one needle size smaller than size used to obtain gauge)- for brim.