Sona Hat

> **Let's stay connected!** Sign up for email updates [on the site][1], and receive new, free knit and crochet patterns weekly, exclusive coupons, and free goodies you won’t find anywhere else! ***New email subscribers also receive a coupon for 15% off of their first order!*** It’s our happy, positive place on the Internet! xoxo Just add to cart and complete checkout to receive the download. For more info, click [here][2]. SIZES: Medium: 20–22” (51–56 cm) circumference, approx. 8” (20 cm) from crown to brim, blocked Large: 22–24” (56–61 cm) circumference, approx. 9” (23 cm) from crown to brim, blocked *Both versions shown here are size Large.* MATERIALS: **Updated Version:** Expression Fiber Arts [North DK][3] yarn (264 yds/241 m per 3.5 oz/ 100 g skein) Shown in color Warm Socks North DK Updated sample shown in size L and used approximately 153 yds (140 m). **Original Version:** Expression Fiber Arts [Dewy DK][4] yarn (250 yds/228 m per 4 oz/113 g skein) Shown in color Solitude Dewy DK The Large size used 170 yds (155.5 m), and the Medium size used 138 yds (126 m). If those colors aren't available, any from [this category][5] will work. HOOKS: **Updated Version:** 15 sts and 8 rows = 4.25” x 4” (11 cm x 10 cm) in dc st **Original Version:** 15 sts and 8 rows = 4" (10 cm) in dc st, blocked SKILL LEVEL: **Intermediate** - This pattern is for those who feel comfortable crocheting and have made a few projects, using various skills and techniques. Skills/concepts include working in the round to gauge and special stitches. Notes from the Designer: Sona is a simple, cabled hat with a ribbed edging. I tapped into my Irish heritage for this pattern and chose the Irish word Sona for the name. Sona (SUN-a) means happy, lucky, fortunate, and may fortune smile. As I was creating this design, I often found myself smiling and thinking about how fortunate I am to be surrounded with happy and supportive people. The word Sona is included in a proverb that reflects the sense of fortune I have found. This proverb is roughly translated as "the lucky man waits for the lucky moment.” My lucky or fortunate moment is now, and I am enjoying being able to share that fortune through my designs. * Both original version samples were made with our [Dewy DK][6] yarn in color Solitude. The Large size used 170 yds (155.5 m), and the Medium size used 138 yds (126 m). * Gauge is very crucial to this project. Take time throughout to make sure that your tension is consistent, and adjust hook size if needed. * Pattern is worked from top down. * The updated version of the pattern added three additional rounds before adding the edging. * The pattern uses the [Magic Ring][7] method to begin. Alternative beginning instructions are included. Designed by Kristina Smiley You'll receive a digital file only (instantly downloadable as a PDF) and won't be shipped anything. Please allow a few minutes for the download link to be emailed to you. If the email doesn't arrive within a few minutes, just [log into][8] your account on our site, and you'll see your Completed Orders. From there, you'll find the download link. Happy crocheting! Chandi New? Read about our pattern download process [here][9]. "Instead of comparing our lot with that of those who are more fortunate than we are, we should compare it with the lot of the great majority of our fellow men. It then appears that we are among the privileged.” – Helen Keller [1]: https://www.expressionfiberarts.com/ [2]: https://www.expressionfiberarts.com/faqs/ [3]: https://www.expressionfiberarts.com/categories/dk/north-dk.html [4]: https://www.expressionfiberarts.com/categories/dk/dewy-dk.html [5]: https://www.expressionfiberarts.com/categories/dk.html [6]: https://www.expressionfiberarts.com/categories/dk/dewy-dk.html [7]: https://blog.expressionfiberarts.com/2020/05/29/villiers-crochet-triangle-shawl-easy-beginner-friendly/ [8]: https://www.expressionfiberarts.com/login.php [9]: https://www.expressionfiberarts.com/faqs/