A Hat for Me! by Cheri Clark

A Hat for Me!

Knitting
November 2020
DK (11 wpi) ?
5.5 stitches and 7 rows = 1 inch
in Circular Stockinette
US 6 - 4.0 mm
US 4 - 3.5 mm
180 - 220 yards (165 - 201 m)
20.5 (22, 23.5)”
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This classically shaped hat starts with a 2x2 rib topped with several rounds of garter stitch. The body of the hat is a simple lace pattern that hints at a flower, working well with this lovely hand-dyed yarn.

Supplies
-1 hank Garage Dyeworks Auto DK (100% Superwash Merino; 100 grams/231 yards)
-Size 6 (4mm) - 16” (40cm) circular needles, or size necessary to achieve gauge
-Size 4 (3.5mm) - 16” (40cm) circular needles, or two sizes smaller than size necessary to achieve gauge
-Size 6 (4mm) double pointed needles, or size necessary to achieve gauge
-Darning needle
-Stitch marker

Gauge
5.5 stitches and 7 rows = 1 inch in circular stockinette stitch on size 6 (4mm) needles, before blocking

Finished Measurements
Approximately 20.5 (22, 23.5)” circumference and 8.25” tall, before blocking; with instructions for adjusting the height of the hat.

Skill Level
Advanced Beginner