Basket-Wave Hat

This hat does double-duty – one side has a basketweave motif, and the other side is awash in waves. **Special thanks to Annie Maloney** Annie Maloney is a magician with cables. She hosts a biennial blanket MKAL, and one of the background stitches in her [Starstruck Sampler MKAL][1] was the basketweave stitch used in this pattern. I was intrigued by how lovely the “wrong side” of the stitch was, and Annie generously encouraged me to write up this hat pattern. **SIZES:** Sizes 1 (2, 3, **4, 5**) with brim circumferences of 14 (16, 18, **20, 22**)” / 35.5 (40.5, 45.5, **51, 56**)cm to fit Baby (Toddler, Child or Adult S, **Adult M, Adult L**). Hat circumference should be 1.5-2.5” / 4-6.5cm smaller than head circumference. **YARN:** Approx. 125 (150, 180, **200, 245**)yds / 115 (135, 165, **185, 225**)m worsted or aran weight yarn. *Note:* Yardage may vary based on specific yarn, gauge, and any modifications. Sample 1 used Berroco Ultra Wool in Sour Cherry Sample 2 used Cloudborn Fibers Limited Edition Wool Worsted in Ecru (now discontinued) Sample 3 used Magpie Fibers Nest Worsted in Twilight Magpie **GAUGE** (after blocking)**:** 20 sts x 28 rnds per 4” / 10cm in Stockinette 24 sts x 28 rnds per 4” / 10cm in 2x1 Ribbing 24 sts x 32 rnds per 4” / 10cm in Basket-Wave **NEEDLES:** U.S. Size 7 / 4.5mm OR size to meet gauge • For Hat Body, 16” / 40cm circular needle, OR traveling loop, OR DPNs • For Crown Shaping, magic loop OR DPNs **NOTIONS:** Tapestry needle Stitch marker for BOR [1]: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/starstruck-sampler-mkal