Chamberlain is a slouchy hat with a textured brim. This simple hat features optional tubular cast on, a slim 2x2 ribbing which flows organically into the honeycomb-like embossed pattern of the brim. The stitch pattern of the brim is very easy to work and it creates a beautiful, thick and warm fabric. The body of the hat is worked in simple stockinette stitch.

Gauge
18 sts and 27 rounds = 10x10 cm/4”x4” in Stockinette Stitch knit in the round with needle A after blocking
Obtaining the correct gauge is not crucial, but any differences will affect the size of the finished hat.

Sizes
Baby (Toddler: Child: Adult S: Adult M: Adult L)
To fit 40.5 (45.5: 50.5: 55: 58: 61) cm / 16 (18: 20: 21½: 23: 24) inches head circumference

Finished Measurements
40 (44.5: 49: 55.5: 58: 60) cm / 15¾ (17½: 19¼: 21¾: 22¾: 23½) inches circumference at widest point, 17.5 (19.5: 21.5: 24: 25: 26.5) cm / 7 (7¾: 8½: 9½: 9¾: 10½) inches height. The sample is a size Adult S, shown on a 55 cm / 21½ inches head.

Yarn
Approximately 85 (105: 130: 165: 180: 200) m/95 (115: 145: 180: 200: 220) y.

Sample made with Madelinetosh Tosh Vintage (100% merino, 183 m/200 y per skein) in colourway Graphite.

Needles
· needle A: 80 cm/32” circular needle or 40 cm/16” circular needle and double pointed needles (dpns) in size 4.5 mm/ US 7 (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 4.0 mm/ US 6 or one size 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 3.5 mm/ US 4 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
· stitch markers: 1 red, 2 (3: 2: 3: 2: 4) blue
· waste yarn and cable needle for the tubular cast on (optional)

Skill level: Intermediate
Necessary skills: Knitting in the round, knitting with dpns or magic loop.