Monk’s Belt Hat is part of KDD’s My Place 2022 collection.

My place during much of 2021 and 2022 was at my weaving loom. This hat was inspired by that time as well as a weaving structure called Monk’s Belt, which features graphic blocks of color against a solid background.

This pattern is available for $6.00.

YARN
Milarrochy Tweed (70% wool, 30% mohair; 109 yds 100 m per 25 g).
Hirst: 1 x 25 g ball
Cranachan: 1 x 25 g ball
Lochan: 1 x 25 g ball
Stockiemuir: 1 x 25 g ball

NEEDLES AND NOTIONS
Below-gauge circular needle, 16”/40 cm
Gauge size circular needle, 16”/40 cm
Gauge-size double point needles
Tapestry needle
Stitch markers

GAUGE
28 stitches and 30 rows to 4” in stranded colorwork in the round.
Use a US 3/3.25 mm needle as a starting place for gauge needle.

SIZE
To fit head circumference: 51-56 cm/ 20-22 in.
Hat circumference (unstretched): 51 cm / 20 in.
Height from brim to crown: 23 cm / 9 in.

Thanks to Kate Davies and her team for their interest and support of my work.