Saji Hat is an easy top-down hat starting with Circular Cast On method that can be made with just one DK ball. The advantage of knitting from the top-down is that you can adjust the length of the brim, folded or unfolded.
The pattern combines Saji motif and lace rib stitch.
These lacy stitches are cute and fun to knit!
By the way, Saji means spoon in Japanese.
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FINISHED SIZE
Approx. 24 cm [91/2”] length and
48 cm [19”] brim circumference with ribbing stretched, to fit an adult.
YARN
Approx. 130 m [143 yd] of DK Weight or light Worsted.
Extra approx. 30 m [32 yd] for a folded brim.
*Please note that the yardage may vary if your yarn/gauge differs.
Samples
Purple Saji―Rowan’s Felted Tweed (50% Wool, 25% Alpaca, 25% Viscose), 175 m [191 yd]/50 g, Col. 183, 1 skein.
Blue Saji―Malabrigo’s silky Merino (51% Silk, 49% Merino Wool), 137 m [150 yd]/50 g, Col. Cloudy Sky, 1 skein.
NEEDLES
4 mm (US 6): 40 cm [16”] circular or longer for magic loop, or set of double-pointed needles.
3 mm (US 2.5): 40 cm [16”] circular or longer for magic loop, or set of double-pointed needles.
*Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
GAUGE
20 sts and 30 rows = 10 cm [4”] in St st on larger needle, blocked.
22 sts and 40 rows = 10 cm [4”] in 1x1 Rib on smaller needle, blocked.
NOTIONS
Approx. 3.5mm (US E/4) crochet hook for cast on, 13 markers, tapestry needle.
NOTES
This hat is worked in round from the crown to the brim.
