RAMBLER Hat by Barbara Summers

RAMBLER Hat

Crochet
March 2014
DK (11 wpi) ?
20 stitches and 20 rows = 4 inches
in single crochet in back loop
4.0 mm (G)
197 - 208 yards (180 - 190 m)
Adult
English
This pattern is available for free.

A simple crochet hat, headband, cowl, for spring/autumn weather walking.

SKILL: Easy
YARN: Sirdar Snuggly Smiley Stripes DK - 80% Bamboo 20% Wool - 2 x 50g/95m/103yd
SUBSTITUTE YARN: any other similar DK yarn
HOOK: G/6 (4mm)
MEASUREMENTS: Circumference 20in (50.8cm) , Height 8in (20.3cm)
TENSION/GAUGE: 20sts x 20 rows to 4in; in pattern stitch.

PATTERN NOTES: The tension/gauge is only a guideline, it is not critical to this pattern. As long as your circumference is big enough to fit your head, and the height is long enough for the hat to cover your head and ears, that is all you need to achieve here.

ABBREVIATIONS: USA (American) Crochet Terms

To Wear the Hat, Headband, Cowl:

  • Wear the hat with the drawstring tightened, option to roll up brim.

  • Wear the headband by releasing the knot closest to drawstring round, and fold in half.

  • Wear the cowl by releasing the knot closest to drawstring round, and fold over one third.