The Year of Hats is back, this time featuring our latest yarn in the Germantown line, Germantown DK! The Year of DK Hats will feature 12 free patterns using our favorite knitting techniques.

June’s design is Belinda by Kate Gagnon Osborn. This delightful hat is a wonderful intro to twisted ribbing and cluster stitches!

Buy a kit from our site or ask for it at your LYS!

Worthy of Note
Beginning with a twisted ribbing, this cheery hat features
an all-over cluster stitch reminiscent of marsh marigolds.
The simple stitch pattern is easy to memorize and decreases
shape the crown.

Specifications
YARN
Kelbourne Woolens Germantown DK (100% wool; 270
yds/100 gm skein): 735 yellow, 1 skein.
GAUGE
23 sts and 32 rnds = 4” (10 cm) in Cluster Stitch on larger ndls, after blocking.
NEEDLES
1 – 16” (40 cm) US 3 (3.25 mm) circular.
1 – 16” (40 cm) US 5 (3.75 mm) circular.
1 – set US 5 (3.75 mm) DPNs.
Check your gauge and adjust needle size(s) accordingly if necessary.
NOTIONS
Stitch markers, tapestry needle, Kelbourne Woolens label, sewing needle.
SIZE
19” (47.5 cm) circumference, 9.5” (24 cm) height.
SKILLS
Twisted stitches, working from charts.