Fray Hat by Aubrey P Busek

Fray Hat

Knitting
June 2021
both are used in this pattern
yarn held together
Sport
+ DK
= DK (11 wpi) ?
18 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches
in Slip Stitch pattern
US 5 - 3.75 mm
US 6 - 4.0 mm
200 - 325 yards (183 - 297 m)
Adult Small (Medium, Large)
English
This pattern is available for free.

Fray is a clever take on effortlessly cool, distressed denim – except the Fray Hat is knit using an irresistible combination of yarns. Minou, a sophisticated eyelash yarn, is a soft, warm blend of baby alpaca, merino wool, and nylon and creates the impression of frayed denim. It is paired with Ravello in a rich blue hue, using slip stitches to introduce visual and textural interest. The result is a hat perfect for keeping you warm and comfortable on cool days. Our favorite part? This hat is aesthetically reversible, making it a cinch to style and wear!

DIFFICULTY
Easy

SIZES
Adult Small (Medium, Large)
Shown in Adult Small size.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Brim Circumference: 16 (18¾, 20½)” Stretches to approx 18 (21, 23)”.
Length: 8 (8½, 9)”

MATERIALS
Universal Yarn Minou (52% nylon, 40% baby alpaca, 8% merino; 50g/158 yds)
• 104 Kitten (A) – 1 ball (all sizes)
Fibra Natura Ravello (75% cotton, 16% extra fine merino, 9% recycled cashmere; 50g/207 yds)
• 110 Vapour (B) – 1 ball (all sizes)
Needle: US Size 6 (4 mm) 16” circular and set of DPNs (or your preferred ndl for knitting in the round) or size needed to obtain gauge
US Size 5 (3.75 mm) 16” circular
Notions: Tapestry needle, stitch markers

GAUGE
18 sts x 28 rnds = 4” in Slip Stitch patt with larger ndl
Save time, check your gauge.

PATTERN NOTES
This hat is knit in the round from the bottom up.