Latitude Hat by Dawn Catanzaro

Latitude Hat

Knitting
November 2012
Aran (8 wpi) ?
14 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches
in Garter stitch
US 10½ - 6.5 mm
US 7 - 4.5 mm
130 yards (119 m)
one size
English
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Latitude is a simple garter stitch slouchy hat in aran-weight yarn. Available as a set with the Longitude Scarf, or as a part of the Wanderlust Collection.

Finished measurements:
18” brim circumference
7” depth
Designed to be worn high on the top of the head and low in the back.
(stretches to fit 19-22.5” head circumference)

Yarn:
Wool Classica by Manos del Uruguay
(100% wool; 138 yds 126 m/100 g)
1 skein, shown in Citric #68
or approximately 130 yds aran-weight yarn

Needles:
One circular needle in US 7 4.5 mm, 16” for ribbing
One circular needle in US 10½ 6.5 mm, 16” for body
One set of dpns in US 10½ 6.5 mm for crown

Notions:
One stitch marker
Tapestry needle

Gauge:
20 sts and 28 rnds = 4” square in 2X2 rib using smaller needles, relaxed
14 sts and 28 rnds = 4” square in Garter stitch in the rnd using larger needles