Rocero

CONSTRUCTION

• The hat is worked circularly from the brim to the crown.
• Two brim variations are provided: double knit stockinette stitch, worked in tubular ribbing which produces a double-layered fabric, and single-layered 1x1 ribbing.

FINISHED DIMENSIONS

• 21"/53.5 cm circumference (unstretched); 10½"/26.5 cm length (with brim unfolded)
• Note: Hat is sized to fit head sizes ranging from 19–23"/48.5- 58.5 cm circumference.

GAUGE

• 18 stitches & 20 rounds = 4"/10 cm in Rocero pattern with Size A needle(s), after blocking
• 18 stitches & 40 rounds (20 countable rounds) = 4"/10 cm in Double Knit Stockinette Stitch with Size B needle(s), after blocking
• 18 stitches & 20 rounds = 4"/10 cm in 1x1 Ribbing with Size A needle(s), after blocking
• Note: Gauge for this project changes considerably after blocking; please block your swatch prior to measuring to ensure accurate sizing.

NEEDLES

Size A (for Main Fabric and 1x1 Ribbing)

• One 16"/40 cm circular needle and one set of double-pointed needles (DPNs) in size needed to obtain gauge listed
• Suggested Size: 6 mm (US 10)

Size B (optional; for Double Knit Stockinette Stitch)

• One 16"/40 cm circular needle, two sizes larger than Size A
• Suggested Size: 7 mm (US 10¾)

Size C (optional; for Tubular Cast On only)

• One 16"/40 cm circular needle, one size larger than Size A
• Suggested Size: 6.5 mm (US 10½)

YARN

Brooklyn Tweed Quarry — 100% American Targhee-Columbia Wool (200 yards/182 meters per 100 grams)

Double Knit Brim Version

• 2 skeins
• Double Knit Brim version photographed in color Granite

1x1 Ribbing Brim Version

• 1 skein
• 1x1 Ribbing Brim version photographed in color Hematite
• Note: This version uses exactly 1 skein. You may wish to consider purchasing an extra skein due to variations in individual work.

YARDAGE

Double Knit Brim Version

• 215 yards/197 meters of chunky weight wool yarn

1x1 Ribbing Brim Version

• 200 yards/182 meters of chunky weight wool yarn

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

• Tubular Cast On (optional)
• Blocking 101
• Knitwear Care