Waffle Slouch - PDF knitting pattern

This slouchy Hat has a lovely deep brim and a textured lacey body creating a modern and comfortable Hat. It can be worn in a number of ways for a variety of looks.

Note: the sizes provided in the pattern are those possible from a 100g skein. The pattern is straightforward to scale up should you wish for a larger size, though you will need more yarn than is stated.

Yarn

113 [141, 172, 206] yd/103 [129, 157, 238] m
30yd/28m for a 6x6in/15x15cm swatch in St.St.
Worsted weight, plied yarn.

Needles & Notions

Set 4mm/UK8/US6 DPNs/Circular or size needed to obtain gauge
Stitch marker as necessary
Tapestry needle

Sample details

Shown in Little Fox Mere Worsted [200yd/183m per 115g; 100% Superwash Merino]

Shown in size 21in/53.25cm on model with 21.25in/54cm circumference head

Alternative yarns

Rowan Pure Wool Worsted [219yd/200m per 100g; 100% Wool]

Gauge

20 sts x 26 rows to 4in/10cm on 4mm needles over St.St.
20 sts x 28 rows to 4in/10cm on 4mm needles over 1x1 Twisted Rib, lightly stretched

Sizes

To fit sizes: 18 [19.5, 21, 22.5] in/45.75 [49.5, 53.25, 57.25] cm
Finished size: 14.5 [16, 17.5, 19.25] in/36.75 [40.75, 45.5, 48.75] cm

Skills required

Knit & purl sts, knitting in the round, increases & decreases, specialist cast-on, basic lace (eyelets)

Pattern contents

Written & charted instructions; illustrated tutorials for Alternate Cable Cast-on & Knitting in the Round

Support

Do you need help with this pattern? We have a full range of tutorials on the website. We also have the Woolly Wormhead’s Facebook group where you can ask any questions.

Published September 2010

PDF file size: 3.4MB

Product code: WW114KWaffleSlouch

Technical editor: Heather Murray
For more information, see: http://www.woollywormhead.com/waffle-slouch/