Cormoran hat by anne regourd

Cormoran hat

Knitting
October 2025
Aran (8 wpi) ?
16 stitches and 23 rows = 4 inches
in 4" [10 cm] in charted motif Stitch.
US 5 - 3.75 mm
US 3 - 3.25 mm
273 - 328 yards (250 - 300 m)
4 sizes
English

This hat features a distinctive and intriguing ‘yarn over pass over’ motif and a deep, folded brim. This warm, elegant, and modern hat is worked at a tight gauge in a Aran (8 wpi) -weight merino.
Great for both outdoor activities and fine-wear, to fit both men and women.
It is a simple cap to suit everyone, knitted from the bottom up with a doubled brim to keep your ears warm.

Yarn:
-De Rerum natura Cyrano (100% Wool - Merino , 150m 164 yds per 100 gr skein) Sample uses colour cedre for size 2, and 3.
Yarn Requirements: 2 balls.

Notions: stitch markers, Stitch holders, tapestry needle.

Needles:
-Size US 5 3,75 mm Or size to obtain gauge
One 16’’40 cm circular needle (circ)
One 32” 80 cm circular needle (circ)
One set double-pointed needles (dpns)
-Size US 3 3,25 mm Or size to obtain gauge
One 16’’ 40 cm circular needle (circ)

Gauge : knitted flat after blocking
16 stitches and 23 rows = 4” 10 cm
in charted motif Stitch.
Gauge and needle size are suggestions only.
Individual knitting style and yarn characteristics affect the result, so adjust needle size to get preferred results.

Dimensions:
Suggested negative 2” 5 cm to positive 6” 15 cm ease.
Hat Size 1(2, 3)4
A Circumference unstretched:
+/- 18½ (20½, 21½) 22¾” 47 (52, 55) 58cm.
B Length: +/-8¼ (8½, 9¼) 9½)” high with brim folded 21(22.5, 23.5)24.5 cm.
C Length: +/-9” high with brim unfolded 30 cm.

Construction:
This hat is worked seamlessly from the brim up. Starting with some ribbing 1x1, then working the charted motif, ending with the crown decrease.