Originally LovelyBy Kaitlin Blasing

MATERIALS USEDSize US 6 (4.0 mm) 16” circular knitting needleSize US 6 (4.0 mm) double pointed knitting needles

100g, 210yd Malabrigo Rios yarn or other worsted weight yarn to obtain gauge. Shown in color Tormenta.

GAUGE24 stitches = 4” in stockinette stitch on size US 6 needles

ABBREVIATIONSk2tog: Knit 2 together.

NOTESThis pattern will be worked in the round. Crown decreases will be worked on double point needles. A video tutorial for this pattern can be found on the Originally Lovely YouTube page.

Double Brim Hat

Originally LovelyBy Kaitlin Blasing

PATTERNCast on 120 stitches on size 6 needles using cast on technique in the tutorial video. Without joining, work in round until piece measures 6” from cast on edge. This will create a 3“ brim.

CREATE THE BRIMWith the left needle, pick up the first stitch from the cast on edge, knit together with the first stitch on your left hand needle. Repeat for each consecutive stitch until all stitches and cast on stitches are worked together. See tutorial video for more detailed description of this technique.

Continue in stockinette stitch 3.5 inches more (6.5 inches from the fold)

CROWN DECREASESSwitch to double pointed needles when necessary. 1: *k13, k2tog. Repeat from * to end of round.2 and all even rows: knit.3: *k12, k2tog. Repeat from * to end of round.5: *k11, k2tog. Repeat from * to end of round.7: *k10, k2tog. Repeat from * to end of round. 9: *k9, k2tog. Repeat from * to end of round. 11: *k8, k2tog. Repeat from * to end of round. 13: *k7, k2tog. Repeat from * to end of round. 15: *k6, k2tog. Repeat from * to end of round. 17: *k5, k2tog. Repeat from * to end of round. 18: knit.

FINISHINGCut yarn leaving a 10” tail. Thread through remaining stitches twice and pull tight to cinch closed. Tie off and weave in all ends. Attach pom-pom if desired.