Billie chenille hat by Vikki Bird

Billie chenille hat

Knitting
January 2020
Super Bulky (5-6 wpi) ?
10 stitches and 25 rows = 4 inches
in stocking stitch
US 7 - 4.5 mm
US 8 - 5.0 mm
191 yards (175 m)
Finished Circumference 16.75 (18.5, 20, 21.75, 23.25)”
English

Billie utilizes the lightweight but cozy texture of chenille with a braided cable for a look that just can’t be beat. It’s a beanie style hat with a slight slouch and a faux fur pom to top it off.

This pattern is worked in the round from the bottom up.

Time: Day Project

Skill Level: Easy

Size: Finished Circumference 16.75 (18.5, 20, 21.75, 23.25)”

2” negative ease recommended.

Shown in size 20”

Gauge: 10 sts and 25 rows = 4” 10 cm in St st in the round after wet blocking
Materials

Yarn: James C. Brett Flutterby Chunky (100% Supersoft Polyester; 192 yards 175 meters/100 grams): B34 (1 (1, 1, 1, 1) ball)

Needles: US size 7 (4.5 mm) 16” circular, US size 8 (5 mm) 16” circular, US size 8 (5 mm) DPNs

Notions: Stitch markers (3; of which one should be distinct), cable needle, chenille needle, 4” faux fur pompom (optional)

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