Available as part of the Celtic Irish Knits Club 2025. The digital version of this club is available here.

SIZES
Small (Medium, Large)
To Fit Head Circumference Up To: 21 (22, 23)” / 53 (56, 58.5) cm
1-3” / 2.5- 7.5 cm intended negative ease.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Brim Circumference: 18 (19, 20)”/ 45.5 (48.5, 51) cm
Length: 9 (9.25, 9.5)”/ 23 (23.5, 24) cm
Sample size Medium modelled with 3” / 7.5 cm negative ease.

GAUGE
20 sts and 28 rnds = 4”/ 10 cm in stockinette stitch, blocked with larger needle.
22 sts and 32 rnds = 4”/ 10 cm in Half Twisted Rib blocked gently with smaller needle.
Geode Pattern meas. 3”/ 7.5 cm across with larger needle.

YARN
Stolen Stitches ‘Solas’ (93% Merino, 3.5% Cashmere and 3.5% Silk; 243 yards/ 222 m per 3.6 oz/ 100g); Colour: Smoke; 1 skein
Approx yardage: 112 (126, 132) yds / 102 (116, 120) m

NEEDLES AND NOTIONS
US size 5 / 3.75 mm circular needle, 40”/ 100cm for Magic Loop or dpns
US size 4 / 3.5 mm circular needle, 40”/ 100cm for Magic Loop or dpns for brim
Always use a needle size that gives you the gauge listed, as every knitter’s gauge is unique.
2 cable needles, stitch markers, waste yarn.