leethalknits.com - solo knitting patterns by Lee Meredith

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an argyle-inspired twisted stitch pattern on a custom-fit hat with lots of style variables

for any gauge
with or without buttons
can be fitted or slouchy style
diamond design swirls diagonally around hat body
sideways brim is knit modularly (no picked up stitches!) to custom fit around your head
photo tutorial included for twisted stitches
twisted stitch pattern is both written and charted

any weight yarn, approx 160-200 yards / 145-180 meters for an adult size in sport weight, 120-160 yards / 110-145 meters for an adult size in worsted weight, 90-110 yards / 80-100 meters for an adult size in bulky weight, in a fiber content that will block well
needles sized to match your yarn weight, a 16" circular and a set of double points, plus an optional longer circular (24" or longer) will be helpful
3 buttons if choosing button option
crochet hook for provisional cast-on (for no-buttons option)

self-published in August 2011