These nymphs I would make last. 
So rare 
Their rose lightness arches in the air, 
Torpid with tufted sleep. 
I loved: a dream?

Inspired by Mallarmé’s poem “L’après midi d’un faune,” this hat features gentle cables that stretch to the crown of the head. The pattern includes options for both a fitted and more relaxed style hat, with both charted and written instructions.*

materials. 
Approximately 195 yds/178 m (210 yds/192 m) of DK weight yarn. 
Sample shown in Julie Asselin Leizu DK, colourway “Thé d’Après-Midi”

4.0 mm (US 6) 16” circular needle 
5.0 mm (US 8) 16” circular needle 
5.0 mm (US 8) dpns 
Or size required to obtain gauge.

Stitch marker 
Cable Needle 
Tapestry Needle

Optional: Furry Pom 
Shown in Bernat Faux Fur Pom Pom “White Rabbit”

sizes. 
Fitted (Slouchy) 
Circumference: 18”/45.5 cm 
Height: 9.5”/24 cm (10.25”/26.5 cm) 
Measurements are after blocking

gauge. 
24 sts and 30 rnds = 4”/(10 cm) 
Measured using 5.0 mm needles in FAUNE CHART pattern.

skill level. 
Easy-Intermediate 
Skills Required: knit and purl stitches, increasing, decreasing, cable stitches, knitting in the round, reading charts and/or written instructions.

This pattern has been tech edited and test knit.