Kaffee Hat by Shannon Cook

Kaffee Hat

Knitting
December 2018
DK (11 wpi) ?
20 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches
US 5 - 3.75 mm
US 6 - 4.0 mm
About 16 (17, 18)" (40.5 [43, 45.5] cm) unstretched brim circumference, and 9½ (10, 10½)" (24 [25.5, 26.5] cm) high.
English

This fun, quick unisex hat is full of texture and is relaxing to knit. Twisted rib and an allover stitch pattern make this stylish hat a great choice to make while having conversations, bingeing TV, and more! You can experiment with colors, fibers, and pom-pom size - I promise you will want more than just one. So go ahead, cast one on and enjoy that cup of coffee with a friend.

FINISHED SIZE
About 16 (17, 18)“ (40.5 43, 45.5 cm) unstretched brim circumference, and 9½ (10, 10½)” (24 25.5, 26.5 cm) high.
Project shown measures 16” (40.5 cm).

YARN
DK weight (#3 light).
Shown here: Brooklyn Tweed Arbor (100% Targhee wool; 145 yd 133 m/1¾ oz 50 g): parka, 2 skeins.

NEEDLES
Size U.S. 5 (3.75 mm): 16” (40 cm) circular (cir) for brim.
Size U.S. 6 (4 mm): 16” (40 cm) cir for hat body; set of double-pointed (dpn), 32” (80 cm) cir for magic loop method, or 2 cir for crown.
Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

NOTIONS
Stitch marker (m); tapestry needle; pompom maker (optional).

GAUGE
20 sts and 28 rnds = 4” (10 cm) in Reverse Stockinette st with larger needle, unblocked.
22 sts and 32 rnds = 4” (10 cm) in Twisted Rib with smaller needle, unblocked.