Designed by Melissa LaBarre, and knit out of Peridot, a vibrant color of Road to China Light, this hat begins with a classic 1 x 1 rib that transforms into a beautiful leaf lace panel pattern after a round of increases for the body of the slightly slouchy tam. The decreases at the top form an integrated star motif.

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Specifications:
• Yarn: Road to China Light in peridot, 1 skein.
• Size: 10.5” dia, 7.5“ height + 16” brim circ, unstretched.
• Gauge: 27 sts and 32 rounds = 4” in Lace Patt.
• Needles: 1 – 16" US 3 (3.25 mm) circular needle + 1 – 16" US 6 (4 mm) circular needle and dpns.

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