Bothel by Tracey Todhunter

A great all-rounder that you'll reach for time and again on a cold, frosty morning. This beautiful hat is a classic, with subtle stitch patterning that looks complex, yet is easy to execute. The hat works well as either a beanie fit or a slouchy fit, and has an optional bobble or cute loop. Ideal for beginners, it's also a quick, satisfying project for more experienced crocheters.

Although this pattern was written for Whitfell DK, it would be just as good in Milburn DK and many other of our DK yarns. Striped sample uses Milburn DK and Titus DK.

Materials
Eden Cottage Yarns Whitfell (DK; 100% baby Alpaca; 100m / 109yds per 50g skein)
Shade: Laburnum; 2 x 50g balls
Ebony; 2x 50g balls

Small oddments in contrasting colour for tab top or pom pom if desired.
4.5mm crochet hook (or the size needed to obtain the correct gauge)
A locking stitch marker or a small safety pin may be used to mark the last dc of each round if required.

Sizes
Small(medium, large)
Finished circumference: 50 (52, 56)cm / 19.5(21, 22)in after blocking
Length: 21(23, 24) cm / 8.5 (9, 9.5)in after blocking

Gauge
First five rounds measure 5cm across the shorter diameter of the hexagon, using 4.5mm hook after blocking.
16 sts and 20 rnds to 10cm (4in) over brim pattern using 4.5mm hook after blocking.