Mason's Hat by Carol Feller

Mason's Hat

Knitting
September 2016
Aran (8 wpi) ?
34 stitches and 38 rows = 4 inches
in cable pattern with larger needles
US 5 - 3.75 mm
US 6 - 4.0 mm
420 yards (384 m)
20 (22, 24)" brim circumference; hat shown measures 22"
English
This pattern is available from interweave.com for $7.99.

The fully reversible Mason’s Hat, worked in the round from the bottom up, features handsome cables and a soft but rustic tweed yarn. To create a set, see Mason’s Scarf.

Difficulty Level: Intermediate

Finished Size 20 (22, 24)“ brim circumference. Hat shown measures 22”.

Yarn Studio Donegal Soft Donegal (100% merino wool; 210 yd 190 m/3½ oz 100 g): 5202 olive, 2 skeins.

Needles Size 5 (3.75 mm): 16” circular (cir). Size 6 (4 mm): 16” cir and set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Marker (m); cable needle (cn); tapestry needle.

Gauge 34 sts and 38 rnds = 4” in Cable patt on larger needle.

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