Loki

**Short Row Garter Stitch Hat with Chevrons: A Funky Knit Pattern** Unleash your creativity with our **Short Row Garter Stitch Hat with Chevrons**! This wide-brimmed hat features a unique design crafted through curving wedges, shaped expertly by using short rows, clever increases, and decreases, making this project an enjoyable and funky knit adventure. As you knit, you'll be inspired by Loki, the Norse god known for his shape-shifting abilities and playful nature, who could transform into various forms such as a seal, mare, and salmon. **Skill Level** This pattern is designed for the **Intermediate knitter**. You will be working with short rows, grafting techniques, and a provisional cast-on. If you're looking to expand your knitting skills while creating a stunning accessory, this hat is the perfect choice! **Size** The finished hat measures **20 inches around by 8 inches high**, with a comfortable stretch that accommodates up to **22 inches around**, ensuring a snug fit for most adult head sizes. **Yarn Requirements** For this project, you will need: - **1 skein of St-Denise Nordique** (Sport weight; 100% wool; 150 yards/137 meters per 50g skein) in color #5852 Aubergine - **75 yards of worsted weight yarn** of your choice; our sample uses a beautiful handspun bamboo yarn, which adds a soft drape and unique texture. **Materials Needed** - US #5/3.75mm needles (either straight or circular work well) - Tapestry needle for finishing work - Waste yarn for the cast-on technique **Gauge** To achieve the desired fit, ensure your gauge is **4.5 stitches and 7 rows per inch** in garter stitch. Dive into the whimsical world of knitting with our **Short Row Garter Stitch Hat with Chevrons**! Not only will this pattern challenge your skills, but it will also yield an impressive and stylish hat that’s sure to turn heads. Perfect for keeping warm or as a fabulous gift, this hat is a must-knit addition to your collection. Also available as part of **"Short Row Hats: 6 Knitting Patterns for Stylish Knitters,"** discover a variety of unique designs to expand your knitting repertoire! Enjoy the satisfaction of creating something special while honing your knitting prowess. Happy Knitting!