The house my grandfather lived in sits on Victoria Street, almost 100 years old. Since he passed it has been painted pink, had numerous repairs done and looks a lot fancier than it ever did; but I like to think it is still the same creaky old house that provided so many fun places to hide during childhood games of Hide and Seek. Victoria Street was, and still is, a place that brings images of family, laughter and love to mind. This pattern was inspired by that lovely street full of so many happy memories, and I hope that you will create some happy memories of your own while knitting it.

This hat was designed to satisfy those garter stitch and cable cravings I get from time to time that I’m sure a lot of you are familiar with. I combined my love of garter stitch and simple cables with my obsession with cosy beanies that have the perfect amount of slouch.

Materials you will need:
Yarn:
- 200m/218 yards of worsted weight yarn OR x2 100m/109 yard skeins if knitting beanie in 2 colours)
Needles:

• A set of five 4.5mm/US size 7 double pointed needles OR
• A set of 4.5mm/US size 7 16” circular needles Notions:
• Yarn needle
• Scissors
• Measuring tape
• Cable needle
• Pom-pom maker
• Balloon for blocking

Finished Measurements:
Length = approx. 32cm/12 and a half inches after blocking with brim unfolded
Circumference = approx. 56cm/22” after blocking
This hat will fit heads that are 55cm-62cm in size, however the bigger the head is the less slouch the hat will have.