Hirombe

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.

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  

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

• Rib Cabled Cast On