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Like the marbled top of a Parisian confection, the slanted checkerboard of the Andraos hat is simply scrumptious. Using stranded colorwork techniques and controlled color dominance, this hat is a showstopper in both solids and marls. Opt for high–contrast colors for a dramatic statement or tone it down with related colorways to complement any ensemble. Rounding out this design are a gathered crown and deep brim — the real icing on the cake of this new classic.

Please note: the stitch patterns used for this accessory are charted only.

Construction

This hat is worked circularly from the bottom up.

Yarn

Brooklyn Tweed Peerie — 100% American Merino Wool (210 yards/50 grams)

• 1 skein of Main Color (MC); 1 skein of Color 1 (C1)
• Photographed in colors Butternut (MC) and Muslin (C1)

Brooklyn Tweed Loft — 100% American Targhee-Columbia Wool (275 yards/50 grams)

• 1 skein of Main Color (MC); 1 skein of Color 1 (C1)
• Photographed in colors Fossil (MC) and Caribou (C1)

Yardage

Brooklyn Tweed Peerie

• 205 yards MC; 75 yards C1 of fingering weight, worsted spun wool yarn

Brooklyn Tweed Loft

• 215 yards MC; 65 yards C1 of fingering weight wool yarn, woolen spun wool yarn

Gauge

Peerie version:

• 28 stitches & 36 rows = 4” in stockinette stitch with Size A needle, after blocking
• 28 stitches & 36 rows = 4” in charted colorwork with Size C needle, after blocking

Loft version:

• 26 stitches & 36 rows = 4” in stockinette stitch with Size A needle, after blocking
• 26 stitches & 36 rows = 4” in charted colorwork with Size C needle, after blocking

Needles

Size A (for Main Fabric)

• One 16” circular needle and one set of double-pointed needles (DPNs) in size needed to obtain stockinette stitch gauge listed
• Suggested Size: 3.25 mm (US 3)

Size B (for 2x2 Ribbing)

• One 16” circular needle
• Suggested Size: 2.75 mm (US 2)

Size C (optional for Colorwork Fabric)

• One 16” circular needle in size needed to obtain charted colorwork gauge listed
• Suggested Size: 3.75 mm (US 5)

Finished Dimensions

• Peerie: 20” [51 cm] circumference, 7½“ [19 cm] length
• Loft: 21½“ [54.5 cm] circumference, 7½” [19 cm] length
• Measurements taken from relaxed fabric after blocking

Tutorials for all special techniques listed below are included in the pattern:

• Purl Long-Tail Cast On
• Color Dominance
• Speed Swatching for Circular Knitting

Skill Level
3 out of 5: Intermediate