Inis Beg Hat by Carol Feller

Inis Beg Hat

Knitting
March 2023
Aran (8 wpi) ?
20 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches
in Rib Pattern blocked with smaller needle
US 8 - 5.0 mm
US 7 - 4.5 mm
176 - 218 yards (161 - 199 m)
Small (Medium, Large)
English

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This wide, chunky cable creates a lovely deep textured pattern. The double length ribbing is ideal for a snug fitting hat.

SIZES
Small (Medium, Large)
To Fit Head Circumference up to: 21.5 (22.25, 23)”/ 54.5 (56.5, 58.5) cm
2-3” / 5 – 7.5 cm negative ease recommended.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Band Circumference:
18.5 (19.25, 20)” / 47 (49, 51) cm
Length (Unfolded): 9.25 (9.25, 10.25)” / 23.5 (23.5, 26) cm
Sample size 19.25” / 49 cm modelled with 3” / 7.5 cm of negative ease.

YARN
Stolen Stitches ‘Deas’ (86% Merino Wool, 14% Mohair; 202 yds / 185 m per 3.6 oz / 100 g); colour: Turf or Loam; 1 (1, 2) skein(s)
Approx. Yardage: 176 (185, 218) yds / 161 (169, 200) m

NEEDLES & NOTIONS
US size 7 / 4.5 mm circular needles, 20” / 50 cm long or dpns for ribbing
US size 8 / 5 mm circular needles, 20” / 50 cm long or dpns for hat body
US size 8 / 5 mm circular needles, 40” / 100 cm long or dpns for crown
Always use a needle size that gives you the gauge listed, as every knitter’s gauge is unique.
Stitch marker, cable needle, tapestry needle.

GAUGE
20 sts and 28 rows = 4” / 10 cm in Rib Pattern blocked with smaller needle
25 sts and 26 rows = 4” / 10 cm in Chunky Cable Pattern blocked with larger needle