Slipstream Hat

*A surprise addition to the ebook of the [Slipstream Mystery Knitalong][1].* This textured hat shows-off the colours in a favourite yarn. Choose a variegated or semi-solid, and watch the colours slipstream elegantly from one texture to the next. Lightweight, it's perfect for Autumn. Check out the matching cowl and mitts [In a Slipstream of Colour][2]. You can enhance your project with optional beads. Choose a colour that picks-out your favourite tones in your yarn. Worked in the round, this is an intermediate project. **Sizes** S/M to fit 20"/51cm head L/XL to fit 22"/56cm head Easily adjustable. **Materials** 4ply/fingering with 365m/400yds per 100g skein - allow 200m/220 yds for S/M and 240m/260yds for L/XL. Choose a semi-solid or variegated yarn with a good twist and a bit of bounce. 2.75mm/US 2 and 3mm/US 2 1/2 needles for working in the round using your preferred method - either sets dpns OR magic loop circulars with minimum 80cm/32” cable OR two sets each circulars with 60cm/24” cables. Stitch marker For optional beads: Size 6/0 beads. Allow 120 beads. Crochet hook 1mm/US 12 or slightly smaller, to attach beads. *Suggested yarns* Fyberspates Vivacious 4ply Must Stash Yarns Jump & Jive Whimzy Twisted MN - shown in Lost Meadow Madelinetosh Tosh Sock **Tension** 28 sts to 10cm/4” over stocking stitch (stockinette) using 3mm/ US 2 1/2 needles or size required to achieve tension. **Tutorials** All special stitches are described in the pattern. If you would like more help, there are tutorials [on my blog][3] for: Joining in the round [tips & tricks][4] 1/1 RX - [photo tutorial][5] 1/3 RX - [photo tutorial][6] PB - adding beads with a crochet hook [photo tutorial][7] W1 tbl - [photo tutorial][8] Want to share your project or find tips from other knitters? Visit the [Pattern thread][9] in our group. Thank you to sample & test knitters: Mel, Liz, Amanda & Mary. Tech editor: Akshata **Footnote: on yarn usage** The samples used 200m/220 yds for S/M and 240m/260yds for L/XL. If you are careful, you can make a S/M size set of hat & mitts from one skein of 365m/400yds. If you wish to make a set in L/XL, then make the hat first, followed by wristees (not mitts with a thumb gusset), adjusting the length of the wristees to suit the amount of yarn you have left. With 200g of yarn, you can make the full set In a Slipstream of Colour, in the standard sizes given in the pattern. If you make the mitts project last, you may be able to make them with a longer cuff, depending on how much yarn you have leftover after the other two pieces are made. [1]: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/in-a-slipstream-of-colour [2]: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/in-a-slipstream-of-colour [3]: http://inspirationknits.wordpress.com/ [4]: http://inspirationknits.wordpress.com/2014/07/02/joining-in-the-round/ [5]: http://inspirationknits.wordpress.com/2014/07/31/11-rx-photo-tutorial/ [6]: http://inspirationknits.wordpress.com/2014/07/10/13-rc-photo-tutorial/ [7]: http://inspirationknits.wordpress.com/2014/03/20/on-beading-part-1/ [8]: http://inspirationknits.wordpress.com/2014/07/16/w1-tbl-photo-tutorial/ [9]: http://www.ravelry.com/discuss/inspiration-knits/2988240/1-25