Echinacea Hat
Yarn: DK or worsted weight, approximately 185 (205, 225) yds./169 (187.5, 206) m
Shown in Fibernymph Dye Works Mountain Tweed DK (85% superwash merino/15% nylon nepps; 231 yds./211 m per 3.5 oz./100 g skein) in Eggplant, one skein
Needles:
US 4 (3.5 mm), or size needed to obtain gauge
Gauge: 26 stitches and 33 rounds = 4 in./10 cm in pattern stitch, unstretched
Sizes: To fit head circumference of 19 (21, 23) in./48.5 (53.5, 58.5) cm; 8.5 (9.5, 10.5) in./21.5 (24, 26.5) cm in length from cast-on edge to top of crown
Notions: crochet hook (for optional tubular cast-on), one stitch marker, waste yarn (for optional tubular cast-on),yarn needle
Designed to coordinate with the Echinacea Cowl, this hat features a stitch pattern that combines ribbing and lace for a stretchy fabric. An optional tubular cast on and a slouchy fit make for a very wearable accessory.
To knit this pattern, you need to know how to:
- work in the round,
- knit a lace pattern using either a chart or written instructions,
- work yarnovers, and
- work ssk and centered double decreases.