A STUDY IN DECADENCE

The classic lines of simple ribbing. Modern, oversized proportions. Heavenly natural yarns. The Harbour Hat is a study in decadence from cast-on to bind-off. Roll up the brim once for a cozy, slouchy fit. Or roll it up twice for a closer, snugglier winter hat experience. This quick and versatile hat is a delight to knit, to wear, and to give—if you can bear to part with it!

Finished Measurements

8” (20 cm) wide = approx. 16” (40 cm) circumference (un-stretched).
Fits approx. 22-23” (56-58 cm) head circumference; average adult.

With brim unfolded: 15” (38 cm) long. With brim folded back once: 3.75” (9.5 cm) brim / total hat length = 10.75” (27 cm). With brim folded back twice: 3.5” (9 cm) brim / total hat length = 8.5” (21.5 cm).

Yarn

Main Colour: Katia Concept Cotton Merino (70% Cotton, 30% Merino Wool; 115 yards / 105 meters // 50 grams); 2 balls in desired colour.

Complimentary Colour: Sugarbush Yarns Drizzle (76% Mohair, 24% Silk; 219 yards / 200 meters // 25 grams): 1 ball in desired colour.

Sample Hats each used ~ 1 2/3 balls MC + 2/3 ball CC.

Once you’ve chosen your Main Colour, almost any commercial 3:1 mohair/silk lace-weight yarn will work for the Complimentary Colour—for example, Debbie Bliss Angel, Rowan Kidsilk Haze, etc.

Needles (change if necessary to obtain correct gauge)

One 16” (40 cm) circular needle, size US 9 (5.5 mm).
Five double-pointed needles, size US 7 (4.5 mm).

Gauge

20 stitches & 23 rounds = 4” (10 cm) in 1 x 1 Ribbing (un-stretched).

Turning over a new leaf—starting in September 2019, cold comfort patterns will be formatted with printing/tree-saving in mind. Photos will be limited within the main pattern (still available on Ravelry and Instagram, though) with a more printer friendly paper-saving layout. Enjoy!