Wesley by Kate Gagnon Osborn

Wesley

Knitting
December 2008
18 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches
in linen stitch
294 yards (269 m)
(One) less slouch and (Two) more slouch
This pattern is available as a free Ravelry download

Specifications
YARN

The Fibre Co. Organik (70% Organic Merino, 15% Alpaca, 15% Silk; 98yds/50gm skein):
Arctic Tundra (MC), Crater Lake (CC1) and Lichen (CC2), 1 skein each.
Note: Organik has been discontinued. Any worsted weight yarn made from natural fibers would be a lovely alternative.
GAUGE
18 sts + 32 rnds = 4” in Woven Stitch pattern on larger ndls, after blocking.
NEEDLES
1 - 16” US 6 (4 mm) circular
1 - 16” US 8 (5 mm) circular
1 - set US 8 (5 mm) DPNs
NOTIONS
Tapestry needle, stitch marker.
SIZE
ONE: 18” brim circumference, unstretched, 8” height.
26” circumference at widest point.
TWO: 20” brim circumference, unstretched, 10” height. 30” circumference at widest point.
SKILLS
Slipped stitches, increasing, decreasing