Hatch

CONSTRUCTION

• Hat is worked circularly from the brim to the crown.

GAUGE

• 31 stitches & 35 rows = 4″ in 1×1 Ribbing with gauge needle
• Gauge above is taken from a relaxed 1×1 ribbed fabric (with no stretch) that has been wet-blocked

NEEDLES

• One 16″ circular and one set of double-pointed needles* in size needed to obtain gauge listed
• Suggested Size: 3¼ mm (US 3)

*A 32″ circular needle can be used instead of 16″ circular and DPNs if using the Magic Loop method for working small circumferences in the round.

FINISHED DIMENSIONS

• Both sizes comfortably fit average adult head sizes 20–24″ [51–61 cm]
• Circumference: 18½” [47 cm] unstretched, for both versions
• Length: 8¼ (10¼)” [21 (26) cm]
• Measurements taken from relaxed fabric after blocking

Please note, the pattern includes both charted and written instructions.

YARDAGE

• 175 (225) yards of DK weight wool yarn

YARN

Brooklyn Tweed Arbor (100% American Targhee wool; 145 yards/50g)

• 2 skeins
• Photographed in color Potion (Beanie); Porter & Azalea (Watchcap)  

Potential yarn substitutes include Dapple. Note that put-ups (yardage per skein) may be different for alternate yarn lines, so check your total yardage for your size.

• Photographed in color Periwinkle

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

• 1 x 1 Rib Cabled Cast On