The Gaulus Hat pattern is written for five sizes, ranging from baby to adult. It is knitted in the round from the bottom up in stockinette with a Latvian braid accent that separates the brim from the body. There is little to no negative ease in The Gaulus Hat to allow for a comfortable summer fit. Instructions are included for reinforcing the brim if you wish, or you can leave it as it is. There is the option to complete in stripes (like the cream and mustard version in the images) and to vary the length of the brim and/or body. Lots of “how to’s” are included, as well as many video tutorials and a full schematic. The pattern has been thoroughly tested and tech edited.

Skill Level ~
Adventurous beginner. There are written, picture and video tutorials to ensure success every step of the way.

Method ~
The Gaulus Hat is worked in the round from the bottom up.

Size ~
ADULT: 53 - 61 cm/21 - 24” head circumference.
CHILD: 48 - 53 cm/19 - 21” head circumference.
TODDLER: 46 - 51 cm/18 - 20” head circumference.
BABY (6-12 MONTHS): 41 - 48 cm/16 - 19” head circumference.
BABY (0-6 MONTHS): 33 - 41 cm/13 - 16” head circumference.

Yarn ~
Size. Main Colour Contrast Colour Millinery Wire
Adult 175 m/191 yds 7 m/8 yds 130 cm/51”
Child 124 m/136 yds 6 m/7 yds 110 cm/43”
Toddler 93 m/102 yds 5 m/5 yds 95 cm/37”
Baby (6 - 12 months) 87 m/95 yds 4 m/4 yds 80 cm/35”
Baby (0 - 6 months) 69 m/76 yds 3 m/3 yds 60 cm/24”

Suggested Yarn ~
Wool and The Gang Shiny Happy Cotton; We are Knitters The Cotton; Drops Paris; Hobbi Rainbow 8/8, Juniper Moon Farm Cumulus Degrade.You can substitute any yarn, providing you meet the gauge and achieve a suitable fabric

Needles and Notions ~
 Aran/worsted weight cotton yarn in two contrasting colours
 3.5 mm/US 4 circular needles in 40 cm/16” and 60 cm/24” lengths
 3.5 mm/US 4 DPNs
 Stitch marker
 Darning needle
 Millinery wire/starch (optional)
 3.5 mm/US E-4 crochet hook (optional)

Techniques ~
 Knitted cast on (or preferred method)
 Knit
 Purl
 Latvian braid techniques
 Decreasing
 Closing top
 UK double or US single crochet (optional)
 Weaving in ends

Gauge ~
It is important that you check your gauge to ensure your knits are the right size and that the recommended yarn amounts are adequate. You may need to adjust your gauge by changing your needle size accordingly. You may find it useful to check the WPI (wraps per inch) given below. Gauge is given in stockinette and knitted in the round using the recommended needle. Measurements should be taken unstretched and unblocked.

Aran/Worsted ~ 19 sts and 30 rnds = 10 cm x 10 cm/4” x 4”. WPI - 11

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Kind regards,

Karysha.