Laurel

CONSTRUCTION

• The hat is worked in the round from the ribbed brim to the crown.

GAUGE

• 27½ stitches & 32 rounds = 4″ in Laurel Chart pattern with Size A needle(s), unstretched after blocking
• One 24-stitch repeat from chart measures approximately 3½” 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
• 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)

Size C (for optional Tubular Cast On only)

• One 16″ circular needle* one size smaller than Size B
• Suggested Size: 3½ mm (US 4) 

*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

• 18¼” [46.5 cm] circumference at brim; 21″ circumference at widest point 7¾” [19.5 cm] height

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

YARDAGE

• 170 yards of DK weight yarn

YARN

• 2 skeins of Brooklyn Tweed Arbor (100% American Targhee Wool; 145 yards/50g)
• Sample shown in Driftwood

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

• 2×2 Tubular Cast On (Circular Knitting; multiple of 4 stitches)