Slanting Tiles Hat

*If you spend 20USD in my shop during one transaction, you will get 20% off, no coupon needed. * > **Love SweaterFreak patterns?** Be sure to sign up > to [my newsletter][1] to get fresh releases, > exclusive codes and more right in your inbox! **INSPIRATION** Winter to spring transition can involve ten different weather changes a day so a light warm hat comes in handy! When I saw this simple fun stitch, I knew it had to become a hat:) I made two samples from sport weight wools in my stash - I am sure you have something to use too:) **YARN** Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Sport – 100% wool; 137 yards (125 m) per 50 g (1.76 oz) skein 210 yards used Sample shown in color Oyster Heather Purple sample knit from Cloudborn Fibers Highland Wool Sport **MEASUREMENTS** Hat circumference: 18” to fit 19”-21” head Height: 9” **NEEDLES** US#4/3.50mm - 16”/40cm circular needles, US#5/3.75mm - 16”/40cm circular needles and US#5/3.75mm DPNs **TOOLS** Tapestry needle for weaving in ends and a marker **GAUGE** 23 sts per 4” using US#5/3.75mm needles in Stockinette post blocking **SKILLS & TECHNIQUES** slipping stitches knitting/purling decreasing/increasing **For more information, see https://sweaterfreak.com/b/slanting-tiles-hat** [1]: https://www.subscribepage.com/sweaterfreak