Knitted hat in a lace pattern that transitions seamlessly from large and elaborate “feathers” near the band to smaller and smaller feathers, ending in a starry center. Knit from the bottom with a picot hem.

Finished Size: 22" band circumference. Adjust needle size for a smaller or larger hat.

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): 1 50-gm skein. Shown in Nirvana twig.

Needles: Circular or double-pointed US Size 3 (3.25 mm) and 5 (3.75 mm).

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

Gauge: Using size 5 needles and knitting the round, 25 sts = 4" in St st. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain gauge.

Skills needed: Lace knitting, reading charts, provisional cast on.