Add a touch of sparkle to your winter wardrobe with this delightful hat. Eye-catching beads twinkle from the figure of eight lace pattern as it dances towards the beautifully shaped crown. This hat comes in two sizes and is designed to be close fitting so you can channel your inner disco-dancing queen. If you prefer your hat to be slightly slouchier you can easily add an extra lace repeat.

Pair subtle beads with a pared-back neutral for a stylish look or opt for bright and bold combinations to brighten up those dreary winter days.

Materials
Eden Cottage Yarns Bowland DK (100% superwash Bluefaced Leicester) (225m/245yds per 100g skein)
Colourway: Compost x 1 skein
216 (240) Size 6/0 seed beads. Samples uses Debbie Abrahams ‘Spearmint’)

The second sample in the images was made with Hayton DK in Hydrangea and without beads.

Needles and Accessories
3.25mm (US3) circular needle, 40cm (16in) length (or size needed to obtain the correct gauge)
One set of 3.25mm (US 3) double pointed needles
0.75mm crochet hook for beading
One stitch marker
Tapestry needle

Size
Small/Med (Med/Large)
Finished circumference: 36 (40) cm / 14.25 (15.75) in
To fit: 55 (60) cm / 22 (24) in
Length from brim to crown: 18cm / 7 in

Gauge
30sts and 32 rows to 10cm (4in) over pattern stitch on 3.25mm (US 3) needles after blocking
36 sts and 36 rows to 10 cm (4in) over rib stitch (unstretched) on 3.25mm (US 3) needles after blocking