Fashion Forward Hat Pattern
US$5.50
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This hat is great on its own or as a complement to the Fashion Forward Cowl. It’s relaxed, slouchy styling fits with any outfit. The ribbing plus the honeycomb cable pattern are warm on a cold winter day. It is worked in the round from the bottom up and the minimal crown decreasing flows organically from the honeycomb body.
Yarn:
Cascade Yarns 220 Superwash Aran (100% Superwash Merino Wool; 150 yd [137.5 m]/3.5 oz [100 g]). 1 skein. Shown in Feather Grey – #875 (MC).
Cascade Yarns Eco Cloud (70% undyed merino wool, 30% undyed baby alpaca; 164 yd [150 m]/3.5 oz [100 g]). 1 skein, or approx 65 yds. Shown in Charcoal – #1810 (CC).
Needles:
US size 8 [5.0 mm] 16” [40 cm] circular needle.
US size 10.5 [6.5 mm] 16” [40 cm] circular needle.
US size 10.5 [6.5 mm] double-pointed needles (dpns).
Adjust needle size as necessary to obtain gauge.
Size: It fits an approximate head circumference of 21 – 24 inches (53 – 61 cm). The finished circumference of body of hat at widest point = 17.5 inches (45 cm). Finished circumference of brim = 16 inches (41 cm). Finished length of hat (without pom pom) = 10 inches (25 cm).
Skills required: Knitting in the round, cabling with a cable needle making a pom-pom (optional). Stitches used: k, p, LLI, C4F, C4B, ssk, k2tog.
The increase used is the Left Lifted Increase (LLI) which doesn’t leave unsightly holes. A photo tutorial is included in the pattern and also at: Working The Left Lifted Increase 101.
Pattern includes notes, list of abbreviations, and the stitch pattern is both written and charted.
Published November 2014.