Full of gorgeous texture, Aoraki is a cosy, stylish hat with a slouchy shape and an optional fluffy pompom for extra cute factor.

Knitted in the round, the garter & cable pattern echoes the soft garter stitch brim, and flows effortlessly into the gently curved crown.

Aoraki is a pattern perfectly suited to experienced knitters and those eager for a challenge and is knitted with a simple method requiring no extra needles.

The pattern includes both written and charted instructions and links to step-by-step photo instructions.

SIZES
To fit head sizes: small 19-20”/48-51 cm medium 21-22”/53.5-56 cm, large 23-24”/58.5-61 cm

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Brim circumference: 15.5 17, 18.5”/39.5 43, 47 cm; blocked and unstretched.

Length from base of brim to top centre of crown: 8 9, 10”/20 23, 25.5 cm.

GAUGE
22 sts and 30 rnds = 4”/10 cm with US 6/4 mm needle in stockinette stitch after wet blocking.

Like all Truly Myrtle designs, Aoraki has been professionally tech edited and test knitted.

YARN
Hat: 1 1, 1 ball of Outlaw Yarn Vanitas DK (90% alpaca/10% Merino; 218 yds/200 m per 100g ball) in “Bone”.

If substituting yarn for the hat: approx 120 153, 186 yds/110 140, 170 m of DK yarn.

Large pompom: 1 ball of Outlaw Yarn Vanitas DK (90% alpaca/10% Merino; 218 yds/200 m per 100g ball) in “Ebony”.

NEEDLES & NOTIONS
US 4/3.5 mm & US 6/4 mm circular needles 40 cm/16” long.
US 6/4 mm needles for knitting smaller circumferences.
Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain gauge.

1 stitch marker

SKILL LEVEL
1 balls (see: https://www.trulymyrtle.com/blog/all-the-balls)

As with all Truly Myrtle designs, the pattern has been professionally edited and test knitted.