Diamond Dash

> **Buy 3, Get 1 FREE! Place 4 of my patterns in your cart and the 4th > (least expensive) will be FREE. No > coupon code needed.** > > **LET'S STAY IN TOUCH!** > [Subscribe to my > newsletter](https://www.tellybeanknits.com/newsletter-sign-up) > ♥ [Follow me on Instagram > @tellybeanknits] The Diamond Dash Hat is a cozy, ultra-warm knit you can finish in a single afternoon. It’s perfect for last-minute gifts or when you’re craving a little instant gratification. A playful combination of increases and decreases creates a bold, staggered diamond motif that’s as fun to knit as it is to wear. The Diamond Dash hat is knit seamlessly from the bottom up in the round. The pattern includes detailed photo & video tutorials to guide you through the fun and unusual stitches used in this hat. The Diamond Dash motif creates a dense, squishy fabric. So, grab your big needles and super bulky yarn and you’ll be dashing through this hat in no time! > **LET'S STAY IN TOUCH!** > [Subscribe to my > newsletter](https://www.tellybeanknits.com/newsletter-sign-up) > ♥ [Follow me on Instagram > @tellybeanknits] **SIZES** Baby/Toddler (Adult S/M, Adult M/L, Adult XL) **YARN** SUPER BULKY weight yarn Malabrigo RASTA (100% Superwash Merino Wool, 90 yards / 5.29 oz (82 meters / 150 grams) MC (shown in gold): 45 (60, 70, 75) yards / 41, (55, 64, 69) m CC (shown in purple): 30 (40, 45, 50) yards / 28 (37, 41, 46) m Sample 1 (Adult S/M) shown in “Sunset” (MC) & “Diana” (CC) Sample 2 (Adult M/L) shown in “Whole Grain” (MC) & “Boreal” (CC) **FINISHED DIMENSIONS** **Circumference:** 17.5 (19.25, 21, 22.75) inches / 44.5 (49, 53.5, 58) cm *This hat is designed to fit with 0-1” (0-2.5 cm) negative ease for the Baby/Toddler size and 0-2” (0-5 cm) negative ease for the Adult sizes.* **NEEDLES** *RIBBING NEEDLES* US 11 (8 mm) 16-inch (40cm) circulars or needles 2 sizes smaller than your GAUGE NEEDLES *GAUGE NEEDLES* US 13 (9 mm) 16-inch (40cm) circulars or as required to meet gauge and DPNs in same size **GAUGE** 8 sts & 19 rounds = 3.5 inches (9 cm) x 4 inches (10 cm) in diamond dash motif in the round after blocking Pattern includes instructions for measuring gauge. **TOOLS** 1 stitch marker, measuring tape & tapestry needle **SKILLS** knitting in the round, ribbing, increasing, & decreasing