Alata by Woolly Wormhead

Alata

Knitting
September 2019
16 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches
in Garter Stitch
US 9 - 5.5 mm
50 - 100 yards (46 - 91 m)
18in, 20in, 22in, 45.75cm, 50.75cm, 56cm
low vision format available
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This pattern is available for free.

Yarn
100g/145yd/133m
heavy aran or chunky weight plied yarn.

Needles & Notions
Pair 5.5mm/UK5/US9 straight needles or size needed to obtain gauge
Approx 2yd/2m waste yarn
6mm crochet hook
Stitch marker as necessary
Tapestry needle

Sample details
Shown in size 22in/56cm on model with 21.5in/54.5cm circumference head

Gauge
16 sts x 32 rows to 4in/10cm on 5.5mm needles over Garter St.

Sizes
To fit size: 18 (20, 22) in/ 45.75 (50.75, 56) cm
Finished size: 15.5 (17.25, 18.75) in/ 39.5 (43.75, 47.75) cm

Skills required
Knit & purl sts, short rows, provisional cast-on, kitchener stitch

Notes
The amount of negative ease in this pattern affects the overall shape and fit. For a more fitted cloche style with a more rounded crown, increase the suggested negative ease.
Fit is determined by row gauge and the Hat is knit side to side, constructed from consecutive panels.

Accessibility Statement
The main PDF for this pattern is colour blind accessible. It uses black text on a white background and does not rely on colour.

Support
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