The hat was inspired by Jane’s favourite novel, Jane Eyre. The pairing of the simple classic mesh lace with the elegant and
elaborate cables and beads, symbolizing Jane’s transition from the Lowood to Thornfield.
Your hat your way! The Thornfield hat is designed so that you can choose just the look you want. Instructions are
included for both slouchy fit and beanie style. There is also a matching cowl and mittens to complement this hat.

Materials
Eden Cottage Yarns Askham (4ply; 70% baby alpaca,
30% silk; 200m / 218yds per 50g ball)
Shade: Air; 1 x 50g ball
If you opt for th slouchy version you need 2 balls

Needles and Accessories
-One set of 2.25mm (US1) double pointed needles,
20cm long / 8 in
-One set of 2.75mm (US2) double pointed needles,
20cm long / 8 in
-Or One 40cm / 16 in, circular in each size, or other
needles suitable for working this circumference in the
round.
-Note: This project can be worked entirely on double
pointed needles, if you prefer to work using circular
needles, you may require double pointed needles
when working the crown. This hat could also be
worked using the magic loop technique.
-0.6mm crochet hook (for beading)
-One stitch marker. If you would like to mark each
repeat you will need 6 stitch markers.
-Cable needle
-Beads: Samples used 100 (126) beads for slouchy
version) 6/0 Czech Seed Bead Matt Silverlined Rainbow
– Grey. Please see page three for more details on beads

Size
Small (Medium, Large)
Finished hat circumference:
42 (46, 51)cm / 16.5 (18, 20)in
Finished brim circumference:
39 (41, 43.5)cm / 15.5 (16.25, 17.25)in
To fit: 47-50 (51-55, 56-60)cm / 18.5-19.75 (20-21.75,
22-23.75)in
Length from brim to crown
Fitted: 19 (20, 20.5)cm / 7.5 (8, 8.25)in
Slouchy: 22 (23, 23.5)cm / 8.5 (9, 9.25)in

Gauge
32 sts x 40 rows to 10cm (4in) over stocking stitch on
2.75mm needles after blocking
34 sts x 56 rows to 10cm (4in) over ribbing on 2.25mm
needles after blocking
28 sts x 12 rows to 9.5cm x 3cm (3.75 x 1.25 in) over
pattern stitch on 2.75mm needles after blocking