Gulal Hat

Gulal (गुलाल), also known as Abir (अबीर), is the traditional name given to the coloured powders used for typical Hindu rituals, in particular for the Holi festival (though commonly associated with the red / pink color used in the festival).

Skill Level: Intermediate

Material: less than 100gm of DK weight yarn. The sample was made with Willow and Lark Ramble

Hook Size: 4.5mm (US7)

Gauge: 18 sts x 8 rows in dc, make 10 cm / 4 “

Sizes: S, M, L (20”,22”,24”) / (51, 56, 61) cm. The height of the hat is (21, 22, 23) cm / (8.3”, 8.7”, 9”)

Notions: Darning needle, pompom (optional)

Stitches Used: Ch: chain, Sc: single crochet, Bpdc: back post double crochet, DC: double crochet, fpdc2tog: front post double crochet 2 sts together, Fpdc: front post double crochet

Note: The pattern is written in US terminology.