Aztec Cat Hat, Cowl, or Bag

This historical-inspired pattern is for a hat that is great for gifting! The design is based on an Aztec tile mosaic. **Size:** OSFM Teen-Adult **Materials**: - **DK to Worsted** yarn, 220-280yds/200-250m to 100g) - you will need a Main Color (MC), Background Color (BGC) in a light or dark, and a Contrast Color (CC) the opposite of the background color (so, dark if BG is light, light if BG is dark) - Alternately you could use Sport weight to achieve a child size. - Beginning of Round stitch marker **Needle size:** 16” (40cm) long Circular needle in size: 5-6 (4.75-5mm) for Worsted, or size needed to obtain gauge. Gauge is important to size. The pattern is designed with just a little negative ease. You should get 20st/22 rows to 4”/10cm in worsted. You will need DPNs for decreases. **Stitches used**: K = Knit P = Purl K2Tog = Knit 2 together MC = Main Color (Go crazy! Go wild!) BGC = Background Color (pale or dark) CC = Contrast Color (dark if BG is pale or vice versa) CO = Cast on