Lumena Hat

Lumena uses a simple stranded colorwork pattern and centered double decreases to create an eye-catching, star-shaped crown.

SIZE 

Brim circumference: 19.25” [49 cm], to fit head size of approximately 20-23” [51-58.5 cm]

8” [20.5 cm] long from CO edge to top

MATERIALS NEEDED 

Yarn: 

Malabrigo Yarn Arroyo (100% superwash merino; 335 yds/306 m per 100g skein); 1 skein in Azul Profundo for MC, 1 skein in Immortal for CC

If substituting yarn, you will need approximately 130 yds [119 m] of MC and 50 yds [46 m] of CC.

Recommended needles (check gauge and change size if needed): 

US #4 [3.5 mm] circular needle, 16” long 

US #5 [3.75 mm] circular needle, 16” long 

US #5 [3.75 mm] set of double-pointed needles (or preferred type to work small circumferences in the round)

Notions: 

Removable stitch marker, yarn needle

GAUGE 

27 sts/32 rows = 4 inches/10 cm in stranded colorwork Main Pattern on larger needles

PATTERN NOTE 

Make sure to match the row gauge as well as stitch gauge for this pattern, or your hat will turn out too short or too long. If row gauge is only slightly off, consider working the bottom rib to a longer or shorter length to make up the difference.