Headgear V

A slouchy hat worked in a broken rib pattern that grows organically out of the half-twist rib used for the hat band. The crown shaping creates alternating "mountain" and "valley" folds that give the hat its silhouette.

This pattern is sold as a PDF download only and may not be returned.

YARN
CL Merino 5 or CL Alpaca 6
300 yds/273 m
Note: the pattern offers additional yarn options.

NEEDLES
0 US/2.0 mm through 6 US/4.0 mm
Please refer to the pattern for complete information regarding needle size, type and length.

OTHER NOTIONS
crochet hook: C/2.5 mm
knitter's pins: 2 dozen
tapestry needle
waste yarn: 2 yds

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:
17"/43 cm at the base and 18.5"/48 cm through the body.
The hat may be blocked up to 22.5"/57 cm at the base and 24/5"/62 cm through the body.

FINISHED GAUGE
broken rib stitch: 6 stitches and 8 rows = 1"/2.54 cm.

FABRICATION AND CONSTRUCTION NOTES
The hat is knit flat and joined using a signature construction technique.