Melisma Hat

The Melisma Hat’s elegant cables twirl and flow up from the ribbed brim like lines of melody and, with only a handful of cable crosses on alternating rounds, it makes for a quick and satisfying knit. The matching [Melisma Scarf][2] is also available separately. **Skills & Techniques** The Long Tail Cast On (optional), working 2-over-2 cables, and working double decreases. Both charts and full written instructions are provided. **Materials Needed** 1 (1) skein of John Arbon Textiles Harvest Hues Worsted (33% Bluefaced Leicester, 33% Falklands Merino, 33% Zwartbles; 219yds/200m per 100g skein), or 130 (173)yds/119 (158.5)m of worsted-weight yarn. Sample colourway: ‘Burdock’. You will also need a cable needle, an end-of-round stitch marker, 2 (3) stitch markers for between repeats (optional), and a tapestry needle for weaving in the ends. **Finished Measurements** Sizes 1 (2), relaxed and unstretched after blocking: 11.5 (15)”/28.5 (38)cm brim circumference, and 8.5 (9)”/21.5 (23)cm long from brim to crown. Sizes 1 (2) to fit head circumference: 18-20 (22-24)”/46-51 (56-61)cm Sample is shown in size 2 on my 22”/56cm circumference head. Note that this hat is very stretchy due to the large amount of 2x2 ribbing. <hr> Read more about Melisma Hat and its inspiration on my blog: [New Patterns: Melisma Hat & Scarf][3] Tutorial: [How I block my hats][4] > [Subscribe to Amy’s newsletter][5] to hear about new and upcoming patterns, new-release discounts, KALs, and helpful tutorials. [1]: https://www.ravelry.com/groups/indie-design-gift-a-long [2]: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/melisma-scarf [3]: https://www.baroquepurls.com/blog/new-patterns-melisma-hat-amp-scarf [4]: https://www.baroquepurls.com/blog/how-i-block-my-hats [5]: https://www.baroquepurls.com/subscribe