Checkerboard Slouch Hat by Sara Setters

Checkerboard Slouch Hat

Knitting
November 2015
Aran (8 wpi) ?
24 stitches and 34 rows = 4 inches
US 6 - 4.0 mm
230 - 273 yards (210 - 250 m)
Adult women/ Unisex teen
English German
This pattern is available for free.

The checkerboard hat is all about contrasts. The woven look is made by the juxtaposing bumpy garter stitch against smooth stockinette- creating a highly textured effect without the need to cable. If knit in soft tones the hat looks subtle and classic, while if it’s done in bright saturated colours it will look edgy and modern.

Finished Sizing:
Hat will be approximately 29 cm / 11.4” tall with unrolled brim and will fit a woman’s 48 cm - 56cm /19”- 22” head.

Needles:
1 US Size 5 (3.75 mm) 24” circular needle
1 US Size 6 (4.00 mm) 24” circular needle
4 or 5 US Size 6 (4.00 mm) Double Pointed needles

Or sizes needed to obtain gauge.

Notions:
1 Stitch Marker
Tapestry needle to weave in ends

Gauge:
24 stitches and 34 rounds = 4” inches.

Thank-you to Brianna2 for generously translating this pattern! It is now available in both English and German downloads.