The Pistachio colour is so attractive. Ever wonder, how this colour has formed?

After digging into Wiki, I finally found out the etymology of the creation of pista colour. The colour pistachio/ pistachio green is a representation of the colour of the interior meat of a pistachio nut. This colour is one of the variations of green chartreuse. This green chartreuse colour is formed when you mix yellow with green.

I made this beanie from the same yarn as used in Pista Twist Hat, I bought the yarn from Michaels and wanted to try a slouchy pattern. The pista colour yarn looked suitable for this pattern. I started digging for a slouchy beanie pattern online to create a Pista Slouchy Beanie.

Process:

I thank Regina S. Graham for her post on Hooks and Heels; which is very helpful and easy to follow. The pattern is very simple and easy to follow. The instructions could be divided into 2 parts – A body and A Brim. It is a Bottom-up approach. Started with the brim and ended by completing the body.

Brim:-

The brim is Back loop single crochet stitches for count 9.

R1: Chain 10, Single Crochet (SC) 10 times, turn. Total SC 10.

R2: Ch 1, Single Crochet Back Loop Only (SCBLO) 10 on previous SC, turn. Total SC 10.

Repeat R2 till you reach the required circumference. Note: End with an even row. Join at the beginning chain with Slip Stitch (SL ST).

Body:-

The pattern contains series of single crochet, half double crochet, and double crochet stitches as described in Hooks and Heels.

I didn’t put any additional embellishments to the beanie as I wanted to make an everyday wear yet modern hat for an adult woman. The colour of the yarn was a fashion statement in itself and the pattern made it an apt daily wear.

Product Specifications:

Defining Dimensions:-

• Height of the hat: 9″
• Circumference: 22″-23″

The sizes could be altered based on the count of the stitches for the rows.

Optional Alterations:-

• You can increase the base diameter to give a more slouchy feel. Also, increase the height of the beanie.
• You can add pom-pom matching the colour with the edging or the base colour. There are different ways to create pom-pom.
• You can attach flowers, beads or a bow made of crochet, plastic, suede leather etc to give cuteness to the hat.
• You can put fur edging or tassels to give a different touch.

Remember: do not over accessorise it. This hides the beauty of the pattern itself. Believe in elegance simplicity!!

In case, you have stuck anywhere or have any queries, kindly contact me.

Pista Slouchy Beanie

Style Aisle:

• Select the yarn colour matching with your winter wear.
• Try out the Hat-Scarf combo, Hat-Gloves combo of the same pattern or different pattern but the same colour mix.
• Choose the contrast colours matching with your jacket.
• Choose the wool colour based on the palette in the wardrobe. Experiment and enjoy the beautiful colours.

Materials:

1. Yarn: Michaels Ombre Yarn. I don’t think they have this colour anymore.
2. Crochet Hook: 5.5mm
3. Needle
4. Scissors
5. Measuring Tape
6. Stitch Marker: My stitch markers are the mini safety pins we get from clothing tags.

Happy Crocheting!!!