The soft tweedy flecks of the Donegal yarn are beautifully enhanced with the subtle hand-dyed colour. The soft lofty yarn just begs to be cabled, the cables look plump and full with this yarn. Worked in the round from the bottom up the sample shows a folded brim in the medium size.

SIZES
Medium (Large)
To Fit Head Circumference up to: 23 (25)” / 58.5 (63.5) cm

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Brim Circumference: 19.75 (21.75)” / 50 (55.5) cm.
Medium size shown with 2.5” / 6.5 cm negative ease.

YARN
Donegal Wool Spinning Company ‘100% Wool’ dyed by Dublin Dye Company (100% wool, 218 yds / 199 m per 3.53oz / 100g); colour: Bundoran: Folded Brim: 1 (2) skein(s); Unfolded Brim: 1 (1) skein
Note: Largest size will need more than a single skein if folded brim is knit.

NEEDLES & NOTIONS
1 US size 6 / 4 mm circular needle, 16” / 40cm long
Set of US size 6 / 4 mm dpns
Always use a needle size that gives you the gauge listed, as every knitter’s gauge is unique.

Stitch markers, cable needle, tapestry needle.

GAUGE
22 stitches and 32 rnds = 4” / 10cm in ribbing slightly stretched
26 stitches and 32 rnds = 4” / 10cm in cable pattern

This pattern is given in both charted and written format.