Hirombe
Pattern Specs
CONSTRUCTION
- The hat is worked in the round from the brim to the crown.
GAUGE
- 32 stitches & 34 rounds = 4” in Hirombe Chart pattern with Size A needle(s), unstretched after blocking
- One 24-stitch repeat from Hirombe Chart measures approximately 3” wide with Size A needle(s), after blocking
NEEDLES
Size A (for Main Fabric)
- One 16” circular needle and one set of double-pointed needles (DPNs)* in size needed to obtain gauge listed
- Suggested Size: 4½ mm (US 7)
Size B (for Ribbing)
- One 16” circular needle, two sizes smaller than Size A
- Suggested Size: 3¾ mm (US 5)
*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
- 15” (38 cm) circumference unstretched; 7½” (19 cm) length
Note: Hat is sized to fit adult head sizes ranging from 19-24” circumference. Stitch pattern used is extremely stretchy. Although the unstretched dimensions for finished circumference given below appear small, the elasticity of finished fabric will fit head sizes listed above.
Please note: the stitch patterns in this accessory are charted only.
Pattern Materials
YARDAGE
- 160 yards of DK weight yarn
YARN
- 2 skeins Brooklyn Tweed Arbor (100% American Targhee wool; 145 yards/50 grams)
- Samples photographed in colors Butte and Loam
Techniques
Tutorials for all special techniques listed below are included in the pattern:
- Rib Cabled Cast On
Errata

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