When I started designing this hat, I wanted something simple that would leave the main role to this lovely yarn.
Something basic and earthy connected to the softness to this lamb wool. What would be more basic and earthy than wheat?
Grano, the wheat in Italian. The Italian kitchen is nothing without wheat. Just think about the pasta, pizza and white bread. The basics of everyday life here in Italy.

The hat is knit from the bottom up. The brim length is fully adjustable to your preference and the amount of yarn available. Simple lace that reminds me of the wheat grain ready to be harvested, decorates the body of the hat and the decreases are integrated to the pattern. The hat is intended to be slouchy with a relaxed fit.

Finished measurements
XS (S, M) L
Brim circumference 33 (40, 43) 48 cm / 13 (15.75, 17) 19”
Hat length with folded brim 32 cm / 12.5”. Brim length is adjustable.
The hat is intended to be worn with 3-10 cm / 1.25 – 4” negative ease at the brim.

Yarn requirements
Idan Kehraamo Helmiainen fingering (100% Finnish wool, 202 m /50 g)
2 (2, 2) 3 skeins or 307 (358, 403) 447 m / 336 (391, 440) 489 yds of fingering weight yarn.
Shown in color Undyed.
Please note that any changes made to the hat length will affect the amount of yarn needed.
I suggest using a woolly, fluffy, a bit of rustic yarn due to the gauge used in the pattern. Smooth, round yarn like 100 % Merino wool might give a very light fabric with rather big holes thus less warmth.

Gauge
23 sts x 35 rnds = 10 cm /4” with 4 mm (US 6) needles in lace pattern after blocking.
29 sts x 40 rnds = 10 cm / 4” with 3 mm (US 2.5) needles in ribbing after blocking.

Needles
4 mm (US 6) and 3 mm (US 2.5) circular needles or DPNs, or as required to obtain gauge.

Notions
1 st marker, tapestry needle. Optional: 6 (7, 8) 9 stitch markers for lace repeats.

The pattern is both charted and written.
The pattern has been professionally tech edited and it has been test knit.

Please note that this item is a digital download. It is an instant-download product, and returns are not accepted, exchanges are not possible, and purchases are non-refundable.

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