Designed by Melissa LaBarre, and knit out of a vibrant color of Road to China Worsted, Sapphire, this hat begins with a classic 1 x 1 rib that transforms into a beautiful leaf lacey panel pattern for the body of the slightly slouchy hat. The decreases at the top form a seamless star motif.

Technique: Knit
Skill Level: Intermediate
For Size: average woman’s head 8.5″ high x 16″ brim circumference unstretched
Yarn Required: 2 skeins of The Fibre Company Road to China Worsted (69 yds/50g per skein)
Gauge: 20 sts and 24 rows = 4″ in Leaf Pattern, 18 sts and 24 rows = 4 ” in St st on US 7 (4.5mm) Needles after blocking
Suggested Needle/Hook Size: US 6 (4mm) 16″ Circular and US 7 (4.5mm) 16″ Circular and DPNs
You Will Also Need: a Darning Needle, and a Stitch Marker