This textured hat starts at the brim with garter stitch and short row shaping, creating subtle earflaps. Twisted stitches, cables, and knit/purl stitches fill the body of the hat with loads of texture to showcase yarns with crisp stitch definition. Choose a pop of color or a more rustic natural shade and go to town with this adventurous design!

Finished Measurements: 21″ / 53cm brim circumference, Hat is designed to fit an average 21″ / 53cm to 24″ / 61cm circumference head. Hat is shown on a 22.5″ / 57cm head.
Different sizes can easily be achieved by altering needle size and/or yarn weight.

Yarn: DK weight Yardage: 170yds / 155m

Shown in: A Verb for Keeping Warm Slick (75% Superwash Blue Faced Leicester, 25% Silk; 240yds / 219m per 113g skein)

Needles: 40" US 5 / 3.75mm circular
40" US 6 / 4mm circular
Needles recommended are for the magic loop technique.
DPNs could be substituted.

Notions: Tapestry needle

Gauge: 18 sts / 44 rows = 4" / 10cm in garter stitch using US 5 / 3.75mm needles