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Pendant trios of bobbles framed in cable shields decorate this ornate hat. A ground of reverse stockinette throws the motifs into high relief and shows off Arbor’s capacity for rendering crisp stitchwork. Laurel is designed for a close fit; the elastic tubular cast-on and double-ribbed brim make it stretchy enough to fit most adult heads.

Construction

The hat is worked in the round from the ribbed brim to the crown.

Yardage

170 yards of DK weight yarn

Yarn

2 skeins of Brooklyn Tweed Arbor (100% American Targhee Wool; 145 yards/50g)
Sample shown in Driftwood

Gauge

27½ stitches & 32 rounds = 4″ in Laurel Chart pattern with Size A needle(s), unstretched after blocking
One 24-stitch repeat from chart measures approximately 3½” wide with Size A needle(s), after blocking

Needles

Size A (for Main Fabric)

One 16” circular needle and one set of double-pointed needles (DPNs) in size needed to obtain gauge
Suggested Size: 4½ mm (US 7)

Size B (for Ribbing)

One 16″ circular needle two sizes smaller than Size A
Suggested Size: 3¾ mm (US 5)

Size C (for optional Tubular Cast On only)

One 16″ circular needle one size smaller than Size B
Suggested Size: 3½ mm (US 4)

32” circular needle can be used instead of 16” circular and DPNs if using the Magic Loop method for working small circumferences in the round.

Finished Dimensions

18¼” (46.5 cm) circumference at brim; 21″ circumference at widest point
7¾” (19.5 cm) height

Tutorials for all special techniques listed below are included in the pattern:
2×2 Tubular Cast On (Circular Knitting; multiple of 4 stitches)

Skill Level

3 out of 5

Please note: the stitch patterns in this garment are charted only.