Tourmaline Hat

Tourmaline HatDesigned by Aubrey Busek Colorful, cozy, and dazzling – the Tourmaline Hat is an irresistible accessory. Beautiful beads add an additional element of artistry to this colorful hat. If you haven’t tried beaded knitting before, don’t worry, this pattern would be a perfect primer. DIFFICULTYEasy SIZESChild/Teen (Adult Small, Adult Medium)Shown in Adult Small size. FINISHED MEASUREMENTSBrim Circumference: 15¼ (17¼, 19½)” Stretches to approx. 17 (19, 21)”Height (excluding pom pom): 8” MATERIALSUniversal Yarn Colorburst (65% superwash fine merino, 35% acrylic; 200g/660 yds) • 101 Cruise – 1 ball Needles: US Size 5 (3.75 mm) 16” circular and set of dpns (or preferred needle for small circumference knitting), or size needed to obtain gaugeUS Size 4 (3.5 mm) 16” circularNotions: Size 1/B crochet hook (or size appropriate for fitting through beads), tapestry needle, stitch markers, 2” pom pom maker, 91 (104, 117) – 8 mm iridescent crystal rondelle beads GAUGE24 sts x 34 rnds = 4”