Purls and Prayers

About the pattern

The hat includes instructions for both Fingering and DK yarn and has been tested for both. It is knitted in the round and has a mock cable effect created by twisting 2 stitches as you are knitting (swapping the order you work them). All stitches are explained in the pattern.

Sizes: One size, although instructions for adapting are given in the pattern. It is on the to-do list to re-write the pattern to include more sizes. But for now, since the pattern includes instructions for DK and fingering weight versions, it would be possible to cast on the fingering weight stitch number in DK for a larger hat, or the DK weight number in fingering weight for a smaller hat.

Materials & Gauge

Fingering weight version
Yarn: 150-200m (160-220yds). Sample used The Women's Institute Soft & Cuddly 4 Ply.
Gauge: 26sts = 10cm / 4in in lightly blocked stockinette
Needle suggestion: 3.25mm (US3) & 3.5mm (US4) circular needles or dpns. Adjust as necessary to obtain gauge.

DK weight version
Yarn: 130-175m (140-190yds). Sample used Rico Creative Melange DK
Gauge: 22sts = 10cm / 4in in lightly blocked stockinette
Needle suggestion: 3.5mm (US4) & 3.75mm (US5) circular needles or dpns. Adjust as necessary to obtain gauge.

Notions (both sizes): Tapestry needle, stitch marker

All of my patterns are thoroughly tested before release - A huge thank you to my test knitters who help to make my ideas a reality!