Backroad Hats

The Backroad Hat is worked in the round from brim to crown, with two different options for the crown decreases. The Slip Stitch Rib is a very stretchy stitch pattern that works well with variegated yarn, making this a versatile hat that will work for most adult sizes and a variety of worsted weight yarns. Pattern directions are both charted and written.

Size
Version 1 (shown in variegated yarn): 18.25 in/46.5 cm circumference, 8.5 in/21.5 cm deep
Version 2 (shown in semisolid yarn): 19.25 in/49 cm circumference, 7.75 in/19.5 cm deep

Yarn
Version 1: Widdershin Woolworks Targhee Worsted (100% Targhee; 200 yd [183 m]/3.14 oz [89 g]): 1 skein or 104 yd/95 m
Version 2: Malabrigo Merino Worsted (100% merino wool; 210 yd [192 m]/3.5 oz [100 g]): 1 skein or 118 yd/108 m

Needles
Version 1: US7/4.5mm 16”/40cm circular & dpns
Version 2: US6/4.0mm 16”/40cm circular & dpns

Gauge
per 4 in/10 cm in slip stitch rib, worked in the round and blocked
Version 1: 21 sts & 31 rnds
Version 2: 20 sts & 32 rnds