Melanie Pillbox Hat by White Purls by Myriam Catherine

Melanie Pillbox Hat

Knitting
February 2018
DK (11 wpi) ?
24 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette
US 5 - 3.75 mm
127 yards (116 m)
One Size
English
This pattern is available for $7.50 USD
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The Melanie hat consists of a mixture of wintery Aran cables and seed stitches.

KNITTED MEASUREMENTS:
• One-Size
• 6.5” x 7” x 2”

MATERIALS:

• 1 - 1.76oz/50g skein of Baby Cashmere Merino Silk DK; 75% Extra Fine Merino / 20% Silk / 5% Cashmere.
• US 5/ 3.75mm needles, OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE
• 10”x10” piece of lining fabric of your choosing.
• Buckram Frame
• Millinery Elastic
• Millinery Comb (optional)

GAUGE:
24 stitches and 28 rows = 4”/10cm over Stockinet stitch. TAKE TIME TO CHECK GAUGE

HOW TO WEAR:
• The Melanie sits atop of your head, it is not meant to fit snuggly at the ears.
• The elastic secures the hat in place on your head. The elastic is tucked under your hair (not under your chin).
• A hair comb may be added for extra support

NOTE:
Buckram frame, millinery elastic and comb set are now available in my Etsy store.

Please do email me with any questions or comments :) I’d love to hear from you.

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Thank you for your interest.

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