From Dorset with Love … a collection celebrating adventure, friendship, warmth and knitting - stitch by stitch, row by row.

While looking out over the cove, breathing in the fresh sea air, I found a sense of calm that tempered the busyness of life. What a breathtaking view, the land wrapped around the sea, hugging the waves into the cove and making the boats bob up and down on the horizon.

The wind picked up, I pulled the brim of my hat down; nestling into the squishy brim, hugging its warmth down around my neck.

This richly textured hat was designed for snuggling into, giving you that extra bit of warmth needed on a blustery day out. It has a relaxed fit and the brim can be folded up for extra warmth around the ears or pulled down to keep your neck warm and cosy.

Materials

Travelknitter Merino DK (DK; 100% Merino; 230m / 252yd per 115g skein)
Shade: London Skies x 1

3.5mm / US 4 circular needle 40cm / 16in length (or 80cm / 32in length for magic loop)
4mm / US 6 circular needle 40cm / 16in length (or 80cm / 32in length for magic loop)
4mm / US 6 set of DPNs for crown decreases, or longer circular needle for magic loop

5 (6) stitch markers
You may find it helpful to have one different coloured stitch marker to mark the start of your rnd.

Tapestry needle
Cable needle (optional)
Balloon for blocking

Gauge

Always use the needle size that enables you to match the specified gauge.

26 sts and 34 rnds over 10cm / 4in of 1x1 rib worked in the rnd and blocked, using 3.5mm /
US 4 needles

28 sts and 34 rnds over 10cm / 4in of Wild Oats Pattern worked in the rnd and blocked, using 4mm / US 6 needles

Size(s)

S/M (M/L)
To fit head circumference: 50-55 (55-60)cm / 20-22 (22-24)in
Finished circumference (unstretched): 43 (52)cm / 17 (20.5)in
Finished height with brim down: 26cm / 10.25in
Finished height with brim folded: 22cm / 8.5in