Hoshiko Hat

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This pattern includes both the hat and headband. Inspired by the origami star shaped boxes I made as a child, this pattern is called 'Hoshiko', a Japanese name meaning 'starchild'. Worked in the round from the bottom up they are worked the same until the colourwork panel is finished. Then either a second garter stitch edging is worked for the headband, or the top of the hat is worked.

This pattern is also available in an e-book with a matching girls top.

Size 2 years (6 years), to fit head size 45 (50)cm (17.75 (19.75)in). The finished circumference, including negative ease, is 41 (46.5)cm (16.25 (18.5)in).

Materials DK weight yarn in 2 colours. Wool, acrylic or a wool/acrylic blend is preferable. MC 60 /[70/]m (66 /[77/]yds) CC 40 /[45/]m (44 /[49/]yds) The hat pictured used King Cole Pricewise Double Knitting (100% acrylic, 290m (320 yds) in 100g (3.53 oz)) in 48 Black and 9 Red.

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