Atherfield Hat by Jane Lithgow

Atherfield Hat

Knitting
October 2014
Bulky (7 wpi) ?
14 stitches and 18 rows = 4 inches
in stocking stitch
US 10½ - 6.5 mm
116 yards (106 m)
Small and medium
English
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This elegantly simple slouch beanie is inspired by the stone cairn warning sailors of the rock ledges at Atherfield Point on the Isle of Wight.
SIZE
Small 16 ins, 30cm Medium 18 1/2ins, 35.5cm.
!YARN
Approx. 106m of chunky weight yarn
Sample knitted in Jo Sharp Silk Road Ultra in shade Olive

!NEEDLES & NOTIONS
6.5mm (US ) circular needle, 40cm (24in) length.
I set of 5 6.5mm double pointed needles.
Instructions are given for starting with circular needle but double pointed needles can be used throughout if preferred.
Stitch marker
Removable marker
Wool needle.

Note: take extra care with obtaining the correct gauge as the large hat uses the entire ball of recommended yarn.