GARTER HAT WITH LARGE CABLED BRAID
by Jared Flood
MATERIALS
Approx. 140 (160) yards of worsted weight wool yarn
1 (2) skein(s) of Brooklyn Tweed SHELTER
Samples shown in "Fossil" (small) and "Nest" (slouchy)
GAUGE
4.5 stitches & 9 rounds (4.5 ridges) = 1" in Garter Stitch with Gauge Needle
NEEDLES
One 16" circular and one set of double-pointed needles (DPNs) in size needed to obtain gauge listed above
One 16" circular needle two sizes smaller than Gauge Needle
Suggested sizes: US 8/5 mm & US 6/4 mm
SIZES
Average Adult Small Hat/Tam (Longer Slouchy Hat)
To fit head sizes 20-23.75"
FINISHED DIMENSIONS
18" circumference at brim, 22.5" circumference at widest point; blocked and unstretched
7.25 (8.75)" height from base of brim to top-center of crown
Limited edition handknitting kits are available here.
SKILL LEVEL
2 of 5
