Rambler

CONSTRUCTION

• Hat is worked in the round from brim to crown, beginning with a tubular cast on.

GAUGE

• 25 stitches & 26 rounds = 4″ over pattern from Rambler Chart with Size A needle, after wet-blocking
• One 19-stitch chart repeat measures 3″ wide with Size A needle, after wet-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
• Suggested Size: 4 mm (US 6)

Size C (optional; for Tubular Cast On only):

• One 16″ circular needle, two sizes smaller than Size B
• Suggested Size: 3½ mm (US 4)

FINISHED DIMENSIONS

• 16″ circumference at brim; 24″ circumference at widest point of main body of hat; 8½” height
• To comfortably fit average adult head sizes 21-24″
• Measurements taken from relaxed fabric after wet-blocking

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

YARDAGE

• Approximately 140 yards of worsted weight wool yarn

YARN

• 1 skein of Brooklyn Tweed Shelter (100% American Targhee-Columbia Wool; 140 yards/50g)
• Photographed in colors Birdbook & Wool Socks

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

• 2×2 Tubular Cast On
• Wet-Blocking