Lolium Hat

I wanted a very specific hat. It had to be easy, but not mindless, comfy on the head but not too heavy or binding, and preferably done with only knits and purls. This hat got me everything I wanted. The name comes from the genus name for bluegrass—a Southern staple for pastures and festivals. I’ll be wearing it out on the porch this fall, for sure!

SIZES:
S (M, L) to make finished circumference 20 (22, 24)in / 51 (56, 61)cm

MATERIALS:

• 1 skein Anzula It Could be Worsted (50% silk, 50% merino wool; 190yd / 174m to 4oz / 114g), Colorway: Peacock OR 150-190yd / 137-174m worsted weight yarn.
• 1 set size US7 / 4.5mm 16in circular needles
• 1 set size US8 / 5.0mm 16in circular needles plus either one additional set of circular needles OR of double pointed needles, or size needed to match gauge
• 1 stitch marker for beginning of round, plus 7 (6, 7) addition markers for crown shaping
• Tapestry needle