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Gaufres Hat
Gaufres Hat is a comfortable, slouchy hat worked in a waffle-type stitch pattern. It is knit in the round from the bottom up, the crown shaping is integrated into the stitch pattern.
Gauge
18 sts and 40 rounds = 10x10 cm/4”x4” in Gaufres Stitch Pattern knit in the round with needle A after blocking
(Base gauge: 18 sts and 27 rounds = 10x10 cm/4”x4” in Stockinette Stitch knit in the round with a needle that is one size larger than needle A after blocking)
Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Finished Measurements
54.5 cm / 21½” circumference at widest point, 23 cm / 9” height. Comfortably fit average adult head sizes (20-24”)
Yarn
Approximately 160 m/175 y
Sample made with Madelinetosh Tosh Vintage (100% merino, 183 m/200 y per skein) in colourway Oak.
Needles
· needle A: 80 cm/32” circular needle or 40 cm/16” circular needle and double pointed needles (dpns) in size 4.0 mm/ US 6 (or size to obtain gauge)
· needle B: 80 cm/32” circular needle or 40 cm/16” circular needle and double pointed needles (dpns) in size 3.5 mm/ US 4 or two sizes smaller than needle A for the Ribbing
· needle C: 80 cm/32” circular needle or 40 cm/16” circular needle and double pointed needles (dpns) in size 3.0 mm/ US 2½ or two sizes smaller than needle B for the Tubular Cast On (optional)
40 cm/16” circular needles and dpns are optional if you prefer the Magic Loop Method for working small circumferences in the round.
Notions
· 1 stitch marker
· waste yarn for the tubular cast on (optional)
Skill level: Intermediate
Necessary skills: Knitting in the round, knitting with dpns or magic loop.
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- First published: December 2014
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- Last updated: February 19, 2023 …
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