Flycatcher

Flycatcher is a striking hat with a beginner-friendly stranded motif initially inspired by the sweeping v-shapes of birds in flight. But, as one of my testers put it, the motif is also akin to a spider’s web. Whether you see the motif as soaring chevrons or a delicate entanglement, I hope you delight in each stitch of this cozy hat, with its plump wool fabric and cozy folded brim. **SIZES** Baby (Child, Adult Small, Adult Medium, Adult Large) Shown in Adult Small size. **FINISHED MEASUREMENTS** Brim Circumference: 14.25 (16.5, 18.75, 21.25, 23.5)” / 36 (42, 47.5, 54, 59.5) cm Height (brim cuffed): 6.75 (8.5, 8.75, 9, 10.5)” / 17 (21.5, 22.5, 23, 26.5) cm Height (brim uncuffed): 8.5 (10.5, 11, 11.5, 13)” / 21.5 (26.5, 28, 29, 33) cm **YARN** [**Universal Yarn** *Deluxe Bulky Superwash*][1] (100% superwash wool; ~106 yds/100g) * 924 Starfish (MC) – 1 (1, 1, 1, 2) ball(s) *Adult Medium: See Pattern Notes* *Folded brim only* approx. 51 (70, 91, 115, 142) yds / 47 (64, 83, 105, 130) m *Regular brim only* approx. 26 (38, 47, 57, 77) yds / 24 (35, 43, 52, 71) m * 903 Terra Cotta (CC) – 1 ball (all sizes) approx. 21 (28, 37, 47, 58) yds / 19 (26, 34, 43, 53) m *Note: These numbers are estimates, but do include a buffer. Substituting yarn may affect your yardage/meterage, and differences in gauge will affect yarn requirements.* **NEEDLES** Needle A: US Size 8 (5 mm) 16” / 40 cm circular + set of DPNs or your preferred needle for knitting small circumferences in the round or two sizes smaller than the needle used to obtain gauge Needle B: US Size 10 (6 mm) 16” / 40 cm circular + set of DPNs or your preferred needle for knitting small circumferences in the round or size needed to obtain gauge Needle C: US Size 6 (4 mm) 16” / 40 cm circular or four sizes smaller than the needle used to obtain gauge **NOTIONS** Stitch markers (one unique marker to denote BOR), tapestry needle **GAUGE** 17 sts x 19 rnds = 4” / 10 cm in stranded knitting with Needle B Always use the needle size that results in the correct gauge. Gently wash and block your swatch before measuring. **PATTERN NOTES** This hat is worked seamlessly in the round from the bottom up. It begins with an optional Long-Tail Tubular Cast-On. The brim is worked in K1, P1 ribbing, and the main hat is worked in a simple stranded colorwork motif. *Choosing a Size* I recommend choosing a size about 2” / 5 cm smaller than the head circumference of the person wearing the hat. *Yarn Requirements: Adult Medium* As noted, a buffer has been built into the yardage/meterage recommended for this pattern. The MC for this size uses up almost exactly one ball of Deluxe Bulky Superwash, and it is always possible that a skein could be slightly over or underweight. You may prefer to purchase an additional ball as insurance. [1]: https://universalyarn.com/products/dbs