Knitted hat in an easy lace pattern that seems to weave in and out, gyring and gimbling as slithytoves might do in the wabe. Knit from the bottom with a ribbed band and picot hem; in 4 styles - classic cap (above left) or beanie, classic beret (below left) or slouchy beret. Work in one color, or add color changes at the beginning of rounds 1 and 5 for pure magic!

Finished Size: 22" band circumference; 22½ (28)" hat circumference for cap (beret); hat depth is 9 for classic versions, 11½" for slouchy beret or beanie.

Yarn: Sunday Knits 3 ply (225 m/246 yd per 50 gm) Eden (100% merino), Nirvana (92% merino 8% cashmere), Brigadoon (merino tweed) or Angelic (75% merino, 25% angora); Shown in all 4 yarn blends: 225 (275) yds.

Needles: Circular or double-pointed: US Size 2 (3.0 mm) and 5 (3.75 mm).

Notions: Tapestry needle, crochet hook for provisional cast on, stitch marker.

Gauge: Using size 5 needles, 25 sts = 4" in stockinette stitch. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain gauge.

Skills needed: Lace knitting, provisionalcast on.