Artisan's Traveling Hat

Flat-topped, pillbox-style hat crocheted in the round with two colors. In three adult sizes: 22, 23 and 24 inches around. MATERIALS For small hat: Brown Sheep, Nature Spun Worsted 100% wool (245 yds / 100 g) in Sage \[A] and Charcoal \[B], 1 skein each. For medium hat: Koigu, Kersti Merino 100% merino wool (114 yds / 50 g) in color K519 \[A], 1 skein, and Brown Sheep, Nature Spun Worsted 100% wool (245 yds / 100 g) in Black \[B], 1 skein. Size H hook Stitch marker Gauge 9 rows = 2 inches in pattern 10 st = 2 inches in pattern *From the pattern description:* The inspiration for this hat came from Lis Paludan’s *Crochet: History & Technique.* Among the many wonderful photos in this book is one of a man’s “Traveling Hat,” an patterned straight hat with a flat top. This is my version. The top is crocheted in a spiral, with alternating bands of color. The woven appearance of the side pattern is achieved by following a simple pattern in the round. As in tapestry crochet, the stitches in the round are slightly offset causing the diagonal lines in one direction to appear solid, while the diagonals in the opposite direction are broken. See the accompanying tutorial Two-color crochet in the ‘round for more information.