Sidereal adj
– of or relating to distant stars or constellations

Sometimes simple and classic is the way to go. And it doesn’t get much more simple or classic than a lovely ribbed hat. But charming though the classics may be, I like a little something extra to keep it interesting. And this beautiful stitch is just the thing!

Now don’t worry, I promise it’s not hard. I know it might look a bit daunting, but most of the time you’re just working nice, soothing ribbing (really!). Every now and then you do a little something special to make a bit of magic. But even then, it’s easier than it looks (and I’ve even got some lovely illustrations to walk you through it step by step).

And the fabric you’ll create is just delightful. It’s extra thick (which means your hat will be super warm and cozy, even though it looks downright delicate). I suspect you’re going to love it (and might just find yourself using this stitch on other projects)!

The hat is written in four sizes (castons of 120, 126, 132, and 138 stitches), and you should feel free to adjust your gauge a bit to fine tune the fit of the hat. Just be sure that you’re working at a gauge that gives you a fabric you like with your chosen yarn!

I recommend working at something around 6, 6.5, or 7 stitches per inch, and I’ve included a table to help you figure out what gauge you’ll want to use for your size. With that range of sizes and gauges, the hat will fit a head between 19.75 and 26.5 inches (with lots of points in between).

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