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Chelonia is inspired by sea turtles, and features a cable pattern with bobbles. The bobbles on this hat are crocheted, but can be worked either crocheted or knit (directions for both options included in pattern).

Materials
Yarn
Sister Ananse Yarn (230yds 210m/100g; 100% superwash merino wool), 1 skein in Seafoam colorway in DK weight
Or
175 (190, 205) yds 160 (174, 187)m of a DK weight yarn.

Needles
US 5 3.75mm - 16” circular
US 7 4.5mm - 16” circular and DPNs
Or size to obtain gauge.

Notions
5 stitch markers (with one being unique to indicate BOR), cable needle, crochet hook, tapestry needle

Gauge
21sts x 27 rows = 4” x 4” 10cm x 10cm in Stockinette Stitch, blocked.

Sizes
S (M, L)
20 (22, 24)” 51 (56, 61)cm
Model is wearing a M with ~21” head circumference. This creates a very slouchy hat appearance. However, this also makes it easier for the hat to slip forward or fall off. If you are between sizes, it is recommended to go with the smaller size unless you prefer a very slouchy hat. <3

Finished dimensions
19 (20.5, 22)” 48 (52, 56)cm
10” 25cm height
As written, the hat will come out to a 10” length. If you prefer a shorter hat, there is a note that would allow you to adjust the length to 8.25” instead.

This pattern has been tech edited by Jessica Schwab.

About the Low Vision version: The text is a sans serif font in 24pt. The text is black ink on a white background. No italics were used in this version. While a chart is included, the chart has also been written out in full. This pattern has not been tested for a screen reader.