Winterlaced Hat

> **This listing is for the hat pattern > only. You can purchase the matching > set, including the hat and the cowl, > as a [two-pattern ebook][1] for a special > bundled price.** **Winterlace Hat** is a simple beanie crocheted in the round using the post-stitch technique. A basket-weave insert creates an illusion of a wide horizontal band running across the vertical ribs. A large pompom gives this hat a cute final touch. The pattern uses the US crochet terms. **Materials and Tools** MillaMia Naturally Soft Merino: 100% merino wool, 136yd/125m per 50g/1.76oz shade Putty 121, 2 (3, 4) balls Crochet hook in size F 5/3.75mm or size needed to obtain gauge Yarn needle for weaving in ends Pompom The yarn quantities listed include a cushion to account for gauge variations among crocheters, but do not include yarn for a pompom. The pompom shown in the photos used approximately 30g of the featured yarn. **Approximate Finished Dimensions** *Small:* 13"/33cm in circumference at widest point 7"/18cm height from top center of crown to brim *Medium (shown in photos):* 17½"/44cm in circumference at widest point 8"/20.5cm height from top center of crown to brim *Large:* 21¾"/55cm in circumference at widest point 9"/23cm height from top center of crown to brim **Required Skills** Adjustable ("magic") loop Chaining Double crochet Back post double crochet Back post single crochet Front post double crochet Front post single crochet Slip stitch Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions regarding this pattern. This pattern and all its parts are copyright protected and cannot be shared, sold, transmitted, distributed or reproduced in any form or by any means. [1]: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/winterlaced