The Thurlow Hat by Laurel Grochowski

The Thurlow Hat

Knitting
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
22 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches
in chevron pattern repeat
US 4 - 3.5 mm
US 7 - 4.5 mm
145 - 180 yards (133 - 165 m)
English
This pattern is available for free.

Thurlow’s ribbed chevron motif is inspired by the trees that line Vancouver’s streets and fill its surrounding forests. Sized to fit a woman’s head with a bit of slouch and worked with Cascade 220, it’s a quick knit that will keep you warm as this year’s long cold winter drags on.

Finished Dimensions:

17” finished circumference, will comfortable stretch to fit a head up to 24” in circumference

Gauge:

22 stitches per 4 inches in chevron pattern, after blocking

Materials:

  • 145 yards of worsted weight yarn (1 ball Cascade 220 shown here in Jet, Charcoal Grey, and Silver Grey)
  • optional 33 yards of contrasting worsted weight yarn for pom-pom (1 ball Cascade 220 shown here in Straw, Lavender Heather, and Nebula Heather)

Needles:

  • one 16” circular needle in size needed to obtain gauge (suggested 4.5mm)
  • one 16” circular needle one size smaller than first needle (suggested 3.5mm)
  • one set double pointed needles in size needed to obtain gauge

Additional Tools:

  • stitch marker
  • pom-pom maker