Shake Hat

CONSTRUCTION

• Hat is worked circularly from brim to crown. Optional embroidery is added after hat is complete.

FINISHED DIMENSIONS

Child (Adult)

• 17¼ (18¾)” [44 (47.5) cm] circumference, unstretched
• 7¼ (8¼)” [18.5 (21) cm] length
• To fit head sizes 17-19½ (20-24)” [43-49.5 (51-61) cm]

GAUGE

• 3.5 stitches per inch measured over Shaker Rib fabric, after blocking
• 14 stitches and 28 rounds = 4”/10 cm in Shaker Rib fabric, after blocking
• Matching row gauge is not critical

Please note: the stitch patterns used for this accessory may be worked from written or charted instructions.

YARN

Brooklyn Tweed Arbor Lodge — 125 yards (110 meters) per 110g skein

• 1 skein
• Adult size photographed in colors Klimt (with embroidery), Pollen, and Tailfeather

-OR-

Brooklyn Tweed Quarry — 200 yards (182 meters) per 100g skein

• 1 skein
• Adult size photographed in color Snowbound

YARDAGE

• Approximately 95 (115) yards [87 (105) meters] of chunky weight wool yarn

NEEDLES

Main needles

• suggested size US 10 (6 mm)
• 16”/40 cm circular needle
• one set of double-pointed needles (DPNS)

Ribbing needle (optional)

• suggested size US 8 (5 mm)
• 1-2 sizes smaller than main needle
• 16”/40 cm circular needle

Tutorials for all special techniques listed below are included in the pattern:

• Video — Italian Tubular Cast On
• Video — Rib Cabled Cast On
• Video — Embroidery on Knits
• Blocking 101