Manila is a slouchy hat in a simple lace pattern. Measurements are given in both centimeters and inches.

MATERIALS

YARN

Aran weight

Suggested yarns:

• Cascade Yarns Longwood (100% Merino Wool; 175 m/191 yds; 100g/3.53 oz skein)

• Lana Grossa Bingo (100% Merino Wool; 80 m/88 yds, 50 g/1.76 oz skein)

• Filatura Di Crosa Zara Plus (100% Merino Wool; 70 m/77 yds, 50 g/1.76 oz skein)

Yardage: 150 m / 165 yds, including 10% allowance

NEEDLES

5.5 mm / US 9 circular needle of length 40 cm / 16”; adjust needle size if necessary to obtain gauge.

5 mm / US 8 or one size smaller than gauge needle in your preferred style for small circumference knitting in the round

4.5 mm / US 7 circular needle of length 40 cm / 16”, for ribbing

NOTIONS

yarn needle

GAUGE

18 sts and 26 rows = 10 cm / 4” in Pattern Stitch on the largest needle, blocked.

18 sts and 24 rows = 10 cm / 4” in 1x1 rib on the smallest needle, blocked.

SIZES

One size to fit an average adult female

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

Circumference: 46.5 cm / 18.25” (to fit an actual head circumference of about 54-57 cm / 21.25”-22.5”)

Brim to center of crown: 24 cm / 9.5”

REQUIRED SKILLS

Knitting in the round