Gentian

CONSTRUCTION

• Hat is worked circularly (in the round) from base of brim to top

  of crown.

GAUGE

• 25 stitches & 27 rounds = 4″ in Cable Pattern with Size A needle(s), after blocking
• 22-stitch panel from Cable Pattern Chart measures 3½” wide, with Size A needle(s), after blocking

NEEDLES

Size A (for Main Fabric):

• One 16″ circular needle and a set of double-pointed needles (DPNs) in size needed to obtain gauge listed
• Suggested Size: 5 mm (US 8)

Size B (for Ribbing):

• One 16″ circular needle, two sizes smaller than Size A needle(s)
• Suggested Size: 4 mm (US 6)

FINISHED DIMENSIONS

• 18″ circumference at brim; 21″ circumference at main body of hat; 9″ height
• To comfortably fit average adult head sizes of 21-24″

Please note: the stitch patterns in this garment are charted only.

YARDAGE

• 160 yards of worsted weight wool yarn

YARN

• 2 skeins of Brooklyn Tweed Shelter (100% American Targhee-Columbia wool; 140 yards/50g)
• Photographed in color Almanac