The Kozue hat was inspired by the simplicity of the Nae shawl. With a matching stitch pattern, Kozue can be worn as a compliment to Nae, or by itself as a delicate addition to any outfit.
Size 8.5" (21.5cm) [17" (43cm) circumference] X 6.75" (17cm) height
Needles
US 6 (4mm), 16" (40cm) circular needles, US 6 (4mm) DPN or size needed to get gauge
Yarn
Madelinetosh tosh merino light (420 yards / 384 meters / 100g); 0.35 skein in colorway Calligraphy 147 yards / 134 meters / 35g
Gauge
St st, 24 sts × 33 rows = 4" (10cm)
Notions
10 st markers (1 in color A, 9 in color B) tapestry needle
NOTES
Kozue is the Japanese word for treetop. The Kozue hat uses clean lines to showcase the beauty of the yarn and the simple stitches. Kozue is knit in the round using leftover yarn from the Nae shawl or fingering weight yarn from any favorite project. Make sure to check your gauge. YouTube instructions for the twisted German cast on can be found on the Ravelry pattern page. Using circular needle and twisted German cast on, CO 100 sts. Place marker (A) and join to begin working in the rnd, being careful not to twist the stitches.
BRIM
Rnd 1: (k1, p1) to end of a rnd. Rnd 2: (p1, k1) to end of rnd. Repeat rnds 1-2, 7 times.
Abbreviations
CO cast on BO bind off st(s) stitch(es) st st stockinette stitch kknit ppurl rnd(s) round(s) PM place marker SM slip marker k2tog knit 2 sts together s2kp slip 2 sts tog as if to k, k1, pass slipped sts over DPN double point needle
BODY
Rnd 1: k13, PM (all markers in this rnd are in color B) [p1 (k1, p1) 3 times, PM, k13, PM] 4 times, p1 (k1, p1) 3 times. Rnd 2: k13, SM, [k1 (p1, k1) 3 times, SM, k13, SM] 4 times, k1 (p1, k1) 3 times. Rnd 3: k13, SM,[p1, (k1, p1) 3 times, SM, k13, SM] 4 times, p1, (k1, p1) 3 times. Repeat rnds 2-3, 13 times.
CROWN
Rnd 1: k5, s2kp, k5, SM, [k1, (p1, k1) 3 times, SM, k5, s2kp, k5, SM] 4 times, k1, (p1, k1) 3 times. 90 sts Rnd 2: k11, SM, [p1, (k1, p1) 3 times, SM, k11, SM] 4 times, p1, (k1, p1) 3 times. Rnd 3: k4, s2kp, k4, SM, [k1, (p1, k1) 3 times, SM, k4, s2kp, k4, SM] 4 times, k1, (p1, k1) 3 times. 80 sts Rnd 4: k9, SM, [p1, (k1, p1) 3 times, SM, k9, SM] 4 times, p1, (k1, p1) 3 times. Rnd 5: k3, s2kp, k3, SM, [k1, (p1, k1) 3 times, SM, k3, s2kp, k3, S 4 times, k1, (p1, k1) 3 times. 70 sts Change to DPN. Rnd 6: 1st DPN: k7, SM, p1, (k1, p1) 3 times, SM, k7, remove marker. 2nd DPN: p1, (k1, p1) 3 times, SM, k7, remove marker. 3rd DPN: p1,(k1, p1) 3 times, SM, k7, SM, pl, (k1, p1) 3 times, remove marker. 4th DPN: k7, SM, p1, (k1, p1) 3 times. Rnd 7: 1st DPN: k2, s2kp, k2, SM, k1, (p1, k1) 3 times, SM, k2, s2kp, k2. 2nd DPN: k1, (p1, k1) 3 times, SM, k2, s2kp, k2. 3rd DPN: k1, (p1, k1) 3 times, SM, k2, s2kp, k2, SM, k1, (p1, k1) 3 times. 4th DPN: k2, s2kp, k2, SM, k1, (p1, k1) 3 times. 60 sts Rnd 8: 1st DPN: k5, SM, p1, (k1, p1) 3 times, SM, k5. 2nd DPN: p1, (k1, p1) 3 times, SM, k5. 3rd DPN: p1, (k1, p1) 3 times, SM, k5, SM, p1, (k1, p1) 3 times. 4th DPN: k5, SM, p1, (k1, p1) 3 times. Rnd 9: 1st DPN: k1, s2kp, k1, SM, k1, (p1, k1) 3 times, SM, k1, s2kp, k1. 2nd DPN: k1, (p1, k1) 3 times, SM, k1, s2kp, k1. 3rd DPN: k1, (p1, k1) 3 times, SM, k1, s2kp, k1, SM, k1, (p1, k1) 3 times. 4th DPN: k1, s2kp, k1, SM, k1, (p1, k1) 3 times. 50 sts Rnd 10: 1st DPN: k3, SM, p1, (k1, p1) 3 times, SM, k3. 2nd DPN: pl, (k1, p1) 3 times, SM, k3. 3rd DPN: p1, (k1, p1) 3 times, SM, k3, SM, p1, (k1, p1) 3 times. 4th DPN: k3, SM, p1, (k1, p1) 3 times. Rnd 11: 1st DPN: s2kp, SM, k1, (p1, k1) 3 times, SM, s2kp. 2nd DPN: k1, (p1, k1) 3 times, SM, s2kp. 3rd DPN: k1, (p1, k1) 3 times, SM, s2kp, SM, k1, (p1, k1) 3 times. 4th DPN: s2kp, SM, k1, (p1, k1) 3 times. 40 sts Rnd 12: Ist DPN: k1, SM, pl, (k1, p1) 3 times, SM, k1. 2nd DPN: p1, (k1, p1) 3 times, SM, k1. 3rd DPN: p1, (k1, p1) 3 times, SM, k1, SM, pl, (k1, p1) 3 times. 4th DPN: k1, SM, p1, (k1, p1) 3 times. Rnd 13: k2tog to end of rnd, remove all markers except for beg of rnd marker A. 20 sts Rnd 14: k all sts. Rnd 15: k2tog to end of rnd. 10 sts Rnd 16: k2tog to end of rnd. 5 sts Break yarn leaving an 8" tail. Thread the yarn through the remaining sts. Pull the yarn snug to close the gap between sts and secure it to the inside (WS) of the hat. Weave in ends, block and enjoy.
