Parkside Hat by Leila Raven

Parkside Hat

Knitting
March 2024
both are used in this pattern
Aran (8 wpi) ?
20 stitches and 22 rows = 4 inches
in 1x1 rib, unstretched
US 8 - 5.0 mm
US 6 - 4.0 mm
64 - 137 yards (59 - 125 m)
Small (Medium, Large)
English
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Originally written for Peace Fleece Worsted, this pattern has been expanded to include instructions using Peace Fleece DK, as well as stashbusting notes to make use of leftover oddments of yarn or multiple colors calculated by yarn weights. This hat is given in three sizes for either yarn weight, from baby to adult.

Sizes
Small (Medium, Large)
To fit up to 19 (21, 23)˝ {48 (53.5, 58.5) cm}
head circumference

Yarn
Worsted/Aran weight: Peace Fleece Worsted
75% Navajo Rambouillet & Domestic Fine Wool/
25% Mohair, approx. 200 yds 183 m per 4 oz {113g} skein
OR
DK weight: Peace Fleece DK
75% Navajo Rambouillet & Domestic Fine Wool/
25% Mohair, approx. 175 yds {160 m} per 50g skein

Needles
One 16˝ {40 cm} circular needle and set of DPNs, or
longer circular for magic loop method
Worsted: size US 8 {5 mm}
DK: size US 6 {4 mm}
Or size to obtain gauge
Or size to obtain gauge

Gauge
Worsted: 20 sts and 22 rnds = 4˝ 10 cm in 1x1 rib
DK: 25 sts and 32 rnds = 4˝ 10 cm in 1x1 rib
Note: gauge measured on unstretched fabric

Finished Measurements
Worsted: 12 (14, 16)˝ {30.5 (35.5, 40.5) cm} circumference and 7.75 (12, 12.75)˝ {20 (30.5, 32.5) cm} total length, after blocking
DK: 12.75 (14.5, 16)“ {32.5, (37, 40.5) cm} circumference and 7.75 (12, 12.75)” {20 (30.5, 32.5) cm} total length, after blocking

Notes
Hat is worked in the round from brim to crown.
Crown shaping is worked over five points with a central double decrease (CDD) worked into the rib pattern.
Finished measurements are taken unstretched and unfolded; ribbed fabric is very stretchy and can accommodate a range of head sizes.
See Finished Measurements table in photos for yarn weights needed for this project in a single color, three-color versions, or per inch for stashbusting calculations.