Laharum

Laharum is a relaxed slouch beanie with a quietly striking colourwork border at the brim; the kind of detail that draws people in for a closer look. The pattern may appear intricate, but it holds a satisfying secret: only one colour is ever worked per round. The illusion of complexity is woven entirely through slipped stitches, making this an approachable project that looks far more ambitious than it is.

Whether you’re new to colourwork or simply want a beautiful knit without the hassle of carrying two yarns at once, Laharum is the pattern you’ll reach for again and again.

Named after a quiet bush location in rural Victoria, Australia, Laharum carries with it a sense of unhurried ease; perfect for a hat you’ll want to wear everywhere.

Construction:

Laharum is worked seamlessly in the round from the double ribbed brim upwards. This slouchie beanie is worked in three different colours; with two different colours forming the stitch pattern around the brim. This stitch pattern is both simple and intuitive using slipped stitches to create a colourwork effect. The crown is decreased dramatically to create a ruched effect.

Please note the smaller sizes have less slouch.

Pattern includes both written and charted instructions.

Sizing:

To fit head size of: 

12/30.5 (14/35.5, 16/40.5, 18/45.5) 20/51, 22/56, 24/61 inches/cms with graduated negative ease across the size range.

Length of finished hat will be approximately: 

5/12.5 (5¾/14.5, 7¼/18.5, 8¾/22) 9½/24, 10½/26.5, 11½/29 inches/cms

Samples shown in sizes 20” (purple) and 22” (grey)

Skill Level:

Easy to Intermediate

Techniques used:

Knit and purl 

Decreasing 

Slipping stitches 

Working in the round on circular needles 

Using a chart (optional)

Yarn Requirements:

* WOOLganic Organic Merino 8ply/DK (100% organic merino; 113yd 103m/50g) — Main Colour: 1 (1, 1, 2) 2, 2, 2 balls, Contrast Colours: 1 ball of each of the two colours

* OR DK/8ply weight yarn of approximately: 

Main Colour: 60/55 (80/75, 100/95, 120/110) 140/130, 160/150, 180/165

Contrast Colours: 10/9 (10/9, 15/14, 15/14) 15/14, 20/18, 20/18 each of two colours 

yards/metres approximately.

Original yarn is a worsted spun organic merino with a 4ply structure.

Sample shown in Kundalini, Gondwana and Samsara (purple hat) and Charbon, Samsara and Chilli Pepper (grey hat)

Tension: 

22 stitches and 30 rounds = 4 inches in stocking stitch.