A gentle, slouchy Hat, with a decorative folded picot brim and horizontal eyelet ribs. The slouch is subtle and feminine and, should you prefer, is easily adjusted to different lengths.

The pattern is provided in both written and charted format, and in 3 sizes, ranging from 12 months through to adults.

Yarn
155 (203, 234) yd/143 (188, 198) m
35yd/32m for a 6x6in/15x15cm swatch in St.St.
DK weight, plied yarn.

Needles & Notions
Set 4mm/UK8/US6 DPNs/Circular or size needed to obtain gauge
Stitch marker as necessary
Tapestry needle

Sample details
Shown in The Little Knitting Company Tebe Extra Fine Merino DK (153yd/140m per 50g; 100% Merino)
Shown in size 21.5in/54.5cm on model with 21.75in/55.25cm circumference head

Alternative yarns
Debbie Bliss Rialto DK (115yd/105m per 50g; 100% Merino)

Gauge
21 sts x 28 rows to 4in/10cm on 4mm needles over St.St.

Sizes
To fit size: 17.5 (19.5, 21.5) in/ 44.5 (49.5, 54.5) cm
Finished size: 15.25 (16.75, 18.25) in/ 38.75 (42.5, 46.25) cm

Skills required
Knit & purl sts, knitting in the round, increases & decreases, provisional cast-on, joining live sts

Pattern contents
Written & charted instructions; illustrated tutorial for Provisional Cast-on & Joining live sts

Accessibility Statement
The main PDF for this pattern is colour blind accessible. It uses black text on a white background. Charts are in greyscale and do not rely on colour.

Support
Do you need help with this pattern? We have a specific discussion thread in the Wormhead’s Hats group where you can ask any questions.

Published May 2011
PDF file size: 3.1MB
Product code: WW140KTebeSlouch
Technical editor: Heather Murray