Cabernet Hat - DK by Monika Sirna

Cabernet Hat - DK

Knitting
December 2012
DK (11 wpi) ?
6 stitches and 8 rows = 1 inch
in stitch pattern
US 3 - 3.25 mm
US 4 - 3.5 mm
US 6 - 4.0 mm
80 - 240 yards (73 - 219 m)
XXS (XS, S, M) { L, XL, XXL}
English
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This pattern is available also as a part of Cabernet Hats ebook for $9.00 USD.

Looking for a perfect gift or stylish accessory suitable for any occasion? This slouchy hat is meant to make you look and feel beautiful!
The main feature is all over elegant Cabernet Cable, very modern but classic at the same time.

The hat will make perfect set with your
Cabernet Sauvignon, or
Cabernet Infinity Scarf - DK.

Sizes:
Sizing is based on head circumference:
XXS - infant (15-16” / 38-40.5cm)
XS - baby (16-17” / 40.5-43cm)
S - toddler (17-18” / 43-46cm)
M - child (19-21” / 48-53cm)
L - teen/small adult (21-22” / 53-56cm)
XL - large adult (22-23” / 56-58.5cm)
XXL - extra large adult (23-24” / 58.5-61cm)

Finished measurements:
Hat’s circumference:
14(14, 17, 20) {20, 23, 26}” / 35.5(35.5, 43, 51) {51, 58.5, 66)cm
Hat’s depth:
6(7, 7, 8) {8, 9, 9}” / 15(18, 18, 20.5) {20.5, 23, 23)cm

Measurements of finished garment are approximates taken from relaxed fabric after blocking.

Material:
This pattern is suitable for DK weight yarns with great bounce and stitch definition.
Green sample (size XL) shown in Dia Merino DK by Colour Adventures, Green Bonanza colorway.
Gray sample shown in Tosh DK by Madelinetosh, Gossamer colorway

Yardage:
80(100, 120, 140) {170, 210, 240} yds
70(90, 110, 130) {160, 200, 220} m

Gauge:
Gauge is specified over one repeat of Cabernet Cable (picture included in the pattern).

Difficulty level:
2 out of 5

Notions:
2 cable needles (alternatively 1 DPN and 1 locking stitch marker)
1 stitch marker
tapestry needle

Techniques required:
CO, BO
Lace
Cabling

Pattern includes:

  • Charted and written instructions for the hat’s body and crown;
  • 7 sizes, from infant to large adult;
  • 2 brim options;
  • Cabernet Cable Photo Tutorial (cabling without cable needle)
  • Tips on: how to choose correct hat size; how to achieve different look - beanie, beret, slouchy; how to read gauge properly; how to block finished hat.

Note:
Please highlight the numbers that apply to your size and brim option to avoid any confusion.