Worked in an alpaca yarn, this brimmed hat is soft as can be. The woven-look texture, created with post stitches, is suitable for men, women, and children. Leave off the brim for a totally different look.

FINISHED SIZE 17¼ (19, 20½ , 22, 23¼ )“ circumference and about 7 (7½ , 7½ , 8¼ , 8¾ )” tall. Hat shown measures 20½ “.

YARN The Alpaca Yarn Company Classic Alpaca Tweed (85% baby alpaca, 15% Donegal tweed; 110 yd 100 m/1¾ oz 50 g; ): #2707 lallybrock, 3 (3, 3, 4, 4) skeins.

HOOK Sizes D/3 (3.25 mm) and E/4 (3.5 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.

NOTIONS St markers (m); yarn needle; small piece of fun foam (or thin plastic) to be used for brim inner structure.

GAUGE 19 sts = 3¾ “ and 14 rnds = 4” in post st patt worked in turned rnds with larger hook. 20 sts and 14 rows = 4” in hdc blo with smaller hook.