Lightning Bolt Hat

Bolts of Lightning zigzag up the sides of this hat, merging on the crown to form decorative diamonds, topped off with an I-cord “button”.

MaterialsYarn Approximately 50 grams (100 to 110 yards) Worsted Weight yarn (A) Approximately 25 grams (50 to 55 yards) Worsted Weight yarn (B)

Needles Small/Medium: US 8 – 5.0 mm needles or size needed to give gauge Large/Extra-Large: US 9 – 5.5 mm needles or size needed to give gauge

Gauge Small/Medium: 20 sts x 21 rnds = 4” on US #8 needles in Stockinette Stitch color pattern. Large/Extra-Large: 18 sts x 21 rnds = 4” on US #9 needles in Stockinette Stitch color pattern. Note: These hats are surprising stretchy, so will accommodate a variety of head sizes.

Pattern is both written and charted.