Kakano Hat

> Please enjoy this free pattern > download. In an effort to find a > balance between more financial > accessibility and sustainable pricing, > I now offer a “Pay What Works” model > for my paid-for designs. This allows > for financial flexibility while still > valuing and respecting the work and > energy I and others provide in the > making of this pattern. > > I have chosen a select number of my > patterns to put up for free. If you > wish to leave a thank you for my work, > you can leave a small tip on > [Ko-Fi][1], or become a monthly > supporter on [Patreon][2] and receive > a free pattern download each month. [1]: https://ko-fi.com/arohaknits [2]: https://www.patreon.com/arohaknits I love quick and simple projects that still have a hint of *something* to them that make it addictive to knit, and easy to wear and pair up with my everyday wardrobe - yes, even in the summer. The Kakano hat features a simple and intuitive textured diamond stitch pattern that is worked throughout after a nice pronounced rib body and the crown is worked in such a way that a nice star is shaped for a nice flat top. *** **Needle:** US size 5 (3.75mm) 16” (40cm) circular needle, US size 6 (4mm) 16” (40cm) circular needle, and US size 6 (4mm) DPNS. A long circular needle, such as a 32”, can also be used to work the magic-loop method. **Yarns Used:** YOTH Yarns, Big Sister (DK / 8 ply ; 80% Merino, 10% Nylon, 10% Cashmere ; 231 yards / 100 grams). 1 skein in Mango. **Yardage:** 200 - 231 yards. **Gauge:** 20 sts and 28 rows = 4 in/10cm in Textured Diamond St. pattern in larger needle in the rnd. Take the time to swatch for gauge (including blocking), especially if using YOTH. YOTH is a very soft and elastic yarn, and blooms quite a bit when wet. **Other Notions:** Stitch markers, darning needle **Final Measurements:** Length 9” (23 cm) / Circumference 19-20” (48-50 cm)