Agnes

Agnes is a cosy, cable and slip stitch hat worked in worsted weight yarn. The pattern is easily memorable and produces a woven like fabric that is super warm in winter. The design knits up quickly on 5mm (UK 6/US 8) needles. Pom Pom is optional.

SIZES

To Fit Head Circumference

XS (S, M, L)

53 (57, 61, 65)cm

21 (22.5, 24, 25.5)in

Actual Hat Circumference

48 (52, 56, 60)cm

19 (20.5, 22, 23.5)in

Length Crown to Hem

22 (25, 26.5, 28)cm 83/4in (10, 101/2, 11)cm

YARN

Erika Knight Vintage Wool (Aran weight, 100% wool, 50g/87m/95yds)

2 (2, 3, 3) skeins of Leighton (305) (to include pompom)

Suggested substitute

Jamieson’s Shetland Heather (Aran weight, 100% wool, 50g/92m/101yds)

2 (2, 3, 3) skeins

NEEDLES AND NOTIONS

A set of 4mm (UK 8/US 6) double pointed needles (DPNs) or a circular needle, 40cm (16in) long

A set of 5mm (UK 6/US 8) double pointed needles (DPNs) or a circular needle, 40cm (16in) long

Cable needle

Stitch markers

Tapestry needle

TENSION

20 sts and 24 rounds to 10cm (4in) over pattern using 5mm (UK 6/US 8) needles