Lydian
A knit slouch hat pattern

From the In the Mode Collection

Skill Level: Intermediate

Lydian is the fourth musical mode. In written examples it’s shown starting on F, the fourth note in the C Major scale. The fourth interval is the only tone that differs between the Ionian and Lydian modes.

The intervals in a Lydian scale are: whole step, whole step, whole step, half step, whole step, whole step, half step.

Lydian is a delicately feminine slouch hat. It’s the perfect hat to pull out for a trip to the mall, school, a night out, or any time your hair might need a little help.

The lace and twisted ribbing cause the bottom edge of the hat to gently roll. As knitting progresses the 1x1 ribbing changes to twiste ribbing for a more open and less elastic look and feel.

Lydian was designed for my sister and Fiddle Knits model, Annalee, on her 24th birthday.

Yarn
1 (2) skeins Karabella Aurora 4
[100% extrafine merino; 196 yd / 180 m; 50 g; sport weight],
Color: #26

Needles
US 2 / 2.75mm 16” circular needle,
US 4 / 3.5mm 16” circular and dpns,
Adjust needle sizes to obtain correct gauge.

Gauge
28 sts & 40 rnds = 4” in 1x1 ribbing slightly stretched using smaller needle.
1 Diamond Insertion (10 sts) = 1.5” on smaller needle.
1 Diamond Insertions (10 sts) = 2” on larger needle post blocking.

Notions 
1 stitch marker 
Tapestry needle 

Finished Size
S/M (M/L) – 18” (19.75)”

To Fit Sizes: 19–22” (21–24)”