Medieval inspiration looks thoroughly up to date in this distinctive sculptural Hat. The unusual construction makes for a fun knit that works up fast in bulky yarn.

The pattern includes four sizes, with a construction schematic and tutorials for I-cord and the crochet bind-off.

Yarn
99 (119, 142, 151) yd/91 (110, 130, 139) m
26yd/24m for a 6x6in/15x15cm swatch in St.St.
Bulky weight, plied yarn.

Needles & Notions
Set 6mm/UK4/US10 DPNs/Circular or size needed to obtain gauge
6mm crochet hook
Stitch marker as necessary
Waste yarn or stitch holders
Tapestry needle

Sample details
Shown in Dream in Color Groovy (120yd/110m per 113g/4oz; 100% Merino)
Shown in size 22in/56cm on model with 21.75in/55.25cm circumference head

Gauge
14 sts x 20 rows to 4in/10cm on 6mm needles over St.St.

Sizes
To fit sizes: 18 (20, 22, 24) in/45.75 (50.75, 56, 61) cm
Finished size: 15.5 (17.25, 18.75, 20.5) in/39.5 (43.75, 47.75, 52) cm

Skills required
Knit & purl sts, knitting in the round, increases & decreases, I-cords, Crochet bind-off

Pattern contents
Written instructions; construction schematic; illustrated tutorials for I-cords and Crochet Bind-off

Accessibility Statement
The main PDF for this pattern is colour blind accessible. It uses black text on a white background and does not rely on colour.

Support
Do you need help with this pattern? We have a specific discussion thread in the Wormhead’s Hats group where you can ask any questions.

Published August 2006
PDF file size: 3.3MB
Product code: WW010KTudorCap
Technical editor: Tana Pageler