THE RAJ HAT
Raj and sweater vests, sweater vests and Raj. You can’t have one without the other. So, when the weather turns chilly, I like to think Raj would reach for this beginner-friendly, classic wool hat. The rustic woollen spun fibres, the nubbly texture, the interplay of colours—let’s face it, The Raj Hat is basically a sweater vest for your head! But classy, because Raj wouldn’t have it any other way ;)

Raj is 1 of 9 Hats from The Big Bang Collection, inspired by the iconic TV sit-com.

YARN
Approximately 180 yds (165 m) of a rustic DK-weight yarn; 110 yds (100 m) in MC + 70 yds (65 m) in CC.
Shown in The Fibre Co. Lore.

NEEDLES
Size US 6 (4 mm) 16”/40 cm circular needle (ribbing).
Size US 7 (4.5 mm) 16”/40 cm circular needle (body).
Size US 7 (4.5 mm) double-pointed needles x 4 (crown).

GAUGE
17 stitches & 32 rounds = 4” (10 cm) in Texture Pattern, with larger needle, after blocking.
17 stitches & 28 rounds = 4” (10 cm) in 2 x 2 Ribbing with smaller needle, after blocking.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
19” (48 cm) circumference x 10.25” (26 cm) length, after blocking.
19” (48 cm) circumference x 8” (20 cm) length, with 2.25” (6 cm) brim turned up, after blocking.
To fit approx. 22” (56 cm) head circumference.

SKILL LEVEL
Beginner friendly.

FIND YOUR PERFECT FIT
The stitch & round multiples on which The Raj Hat is based are now included in the pattern. For less experienced knitters who want to make a different size, the math is now provided. More experienced knitters can use this same information to make decisions about yarn substitution, gauge etc. I hope this helps empower you to understand your knitting better and to find your perfect fit!