A Hat with a classic brim, this cap offers style and interest both visually and in its creation. The brim is worked first and instructions are included for making the brim stand out in a way that is truly architectural.

Yarn
93 (124, 168, 210) yd/85 (114, 154, 192) m
32yd/30m for a 6x6in/15x15cm swatch in St.St
Worsted weight, plied yarn.

Needles & Notions
Set 3mm/UK11/US2½ & 3.75mm/UK9/US5 & 4mm/UK8/US6 DPNs/Circular or size needed to obtain gauge
3.75mm/USF crochet hook (provisional cast-on)
Approx. 2yd/2m waste yarn (provisional cast-on)
Plastic bottle/Plastic canvas for Brim
Co-ordinating 1in/22mm plastic button
Stitch marker as necessary
Tapestry needle

Sample details
Shown in Malabrigo Rios (210yd/192m per 100g; 100% Superwash Merino)
Shown in size 20in/51cm on model with 21.5in/54.5cm circumference head

Gauge
20 sts x 30 rows to 4in/10cm on 4mm needles over St.St
21 sts x 28 rows to 4in/10cm on 3.75mm needles over 1x1 Twisted Rib

Sizes
To fit sizes: 15 (18, 20, 23) in/ 38 (45.75, 51, 58.5) cm
Finished size: 13.75 (16, 18.25, 20.5) in/ 35 (40.75, 46.25, 52) cm

Skills required
Knit & purl sts, knitting in the round, increases & decreases, provisional cast-on, joining live sts, twisted sts, short rows

Pattern contents
Written instructions; illustrated tutorials for Provisional Cast-on, Joining live Stitches; Brim insert schematic

Accessibility Statement
The main PDF for this pattern is colour blind accessible. It uses black text on a white background and does not rely on colour.

Support:
Do you need help with this pattern? We have a specific discussion thread in the Wormhead’s Hats group where you can ask any questions.

Published July 2012
PDF file size: 3.3MB
Product code: WW197KCamdenCap
Technical editors: Tana Pageler & Heather Murray