Park Avenue Hat by Kate Fisher

Park Avenue Hat

Knitting
September 2014
DK (11 wpi) ?
20 stitches = 4 inches
in stockinette
US 6 - 4.0 mm
US 3 - 3.25 mm
one size
English
This pattern is available for $6.00.

The picot edge, hemmed band, and leaf embellishment add interest and an extra layer of warmth to this hat. This is an ideal pattern for using your stash.
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Designed by Kate Fisher

Materials
Madelinetosh DK, 100% superwash merino wool, 225yds/206m, 1 skein main color (MC) Baltic for body and crown of hat, 1 skein contrasting color (CC1)
Zhivago’s Sky for hemmed band
Debbie Bliss Donegal Luxury Tweed Aran, 85% wool, 15% angora, 88 m/50g,
1 ball contrasting color (CC2) fuchsia for leaf embellishment
Designer’s note: The leaf embellishment can be done in any gauge. A finer yarn will make a smaller leaf and will require more leaf pattern repeats.
Size 3 and 6 16” long circular needles and one set of size 6 double pointed needles
12 stitch markers
Cable needle
Tapestry needle
Optional: Heavyweight elastic thread for adjusting the fit of the hemmed band

Gauge
5 sts = 1” in stockinette stitch on size 6 needles. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain gauge.