Pattern Information
Sizes + Measurements
This pattern comes in 6 different sizes. The instructions for each size are color coded and in the order shown here: Baby (Toddler, Child, Teen, Adult M, Adult L). To avoid confusion, it’s recommended to circle or highlight the instructions that match your size in printed versions.
These are the approximate measurements of the finished item:
For head circumference of 44.5 (47, 50.8, 54.5, 58.5, 61) cm / 17.5 (18.5, 20, 21.5, 23, 24) in.
Hat circumference: 37.5 (40, 43.8, 47.5, 51.5, 54) cm / 14.75 (15.75, 17.25, 18.75, 20.25, 21.25) in.
*to be worn with 6 – 8 cm of negative ease
Length w/o folded brim:14 (16, 18, 20, 22, 24) cm / 5.5 (6.25, 7, 8, 8.75, 9.5) inches.
Length w/folded brim:20 (23, 26, 28, 30, 32) cm / 8 (9, 10.25, 11, 11.75, 12.5) inches.
Toffee Sample is Size Adult M w/folded brim, Oyster sample is Toddler size w/folded brim; and Port Sample is Adult L without folded brim
Materials
YARN: Worsted weight yarn (size 4), approximately 100 (120, 140, 160, 180, 200) m.
Sample used Sirdar, Country Classic Worsted (50% Wool, 50% Acrylic; 100 g / 200 m (218 yds)), in Oyster (pink), Toffee (Brown) and Port (Red).
HOOKS: 6 mm or size needed to meet gauge.
NOTIONS: 1 stitch marker (or loose strand of yarn) and a tapestry needle.
Alternative Yarns
Any worsted weight yarn will work, but here are some I recommend:
- Lion Brand, Color Theory (100% Acrylic)
- Lion Brand, Basic Stitch (100% Acrylic)
- Knit Picks, Mighty Stitch Worsted (80% Acrylic 20% Superwash Wool)
- Paintbox Yarns, 100% Wool Worsted Superwash (100% Superwash Wool)
- MillaMia, Naturally Soft Aran (100% Merino wool)
Gauge
18 sts x 12 rows of dslBLO stitch = 10 cm x 10 cm
Swatch was measured blocked while fabric remained very stretchy – do not overstretch during blocking!
