Vale (Bulky) by The Blue Mouse

Vale (Bulky)

Knitting
April 2019
Bulky (7 wpi) ?
13 stitches and 20 rows = 4 inches
in 2x2 Ribbing (Blocked & In the Round)
US 10½ - 6.5 mm
50 - 90 yards (46 - 82 m)
Sizes 1 (2, 3, 4) - Finished Circumference: 18.5 (19.75, 21, 22) inches {47 (50, 53.5, 56) cm}
English
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MATERIALS
YARN - Bulky weight approx:
Yardage may vary if your gauge/yarn is different

  • Fitted: 50 (55, 60, 60) yards, {46 (50, 55, 55) meters}
  • Slightly Slouchy: 55 (60, 65, 65) yards, {50 (55, 59, 59) meters}
  • More Slouchy: 60 (65, 65, 70) yards, {55 (59, 59, 64) meters}
  • Folded Brim: 75 (80, 85, 90) yards, {69 (73, 78, 82) meters}

Sample uses:
We Are Knitters Petite Wool (100% Peruvian Wool - 153 yds/100 grams) in the colorway ‘Natural’

NEEDLES
US 10.5 {6.5 mm} 16” {40 cm} and to work the crown decreases you will need either DPN’s or a longer cable for magic loop
Or size needed to match gauge

OTHER MATERIALS
Yarn Needle, Stitch Marker

GAUGE
2x2 ribbing worked in the round
(lightly stretched after blocking)
13 sts/20 rounds = 4” (10 cm)

Note: If you have to stretch your swatch a lot to meet gauge then either change needle sizes or make a larger size hat.

SIZING

  • Sizes 1 (2, 3, 4)
  • Finished Circumference: 18.5 (19.75, 21, 22) inches {47 (50, 53.5, 56) cm}
  • Choose a size with approx. 1-2 inches {2.5-5 cm} of negative ease. For reference, the average woman’s head circumference is 21” {53.5 cm} and men’s is 23” {58.5 cm}.
  • Sample is size 2 (Fitted Length)
  • Length Options: Fitted (8” {20.5 cm}), Slightly Slouchy (8.5” {21.5 cm}), More Slouchy (9” {23 cm}), Folded Brim (11” {28 cm})

NOTE
This pattern has been professionally tech edited and test knit for every size and length option.