The bramble stitch pattern gives this hat a wonderful texture – in dark purple it looks like a ripe blackberry. Choose between a basic beanie or stylish slouch. The hat is knit inside out, and you may even decide to wear it that way on some days – the reverse side is an interesting lacey trellis pattern.
FINISHED DIMENSIONS
child (adult small, adult large)
Circumference: 16.5″(19.5″, 22.5″)
GAUGE 4″ = 22 sts and 24 rounds in Bramble Stitch on larger needles
Note: yarns shown usually knit at 16-18 sts to 4″ in Stocking Stitch.
MATERIALS
For beanie: 105 (120, 150) yards worsted weight yarn
For slouch: 130 (150, 175) yards worsted weight yarn
US 9 (5.5mm) and US 10.5 (6.5mm) 16″ circular needles or sizes needed to obtain gauge
US 10.5 (6.5mm) set of 4 double-pointed needles or size needed to obtain gauge
stitch marker
yarn needle
YARN SHOWN Malabrigo Rios (100% merino wool; 210 yards/100 grams), Swan’s Island Organic Merino Worsted (100% organic merino wool; 250 yards/100 grams)
