Using a modified version of a classic ripple stitch, Selkie is a chullo Hat full of charm.

5 sizes are included, ranging from 3 months through to large adult. Pattern is worked bottom up and in the round.

Yarn
Yarn A: 29 (41, 51, 65, 80) yd/27 (38, 47, 61, 74) m
Yarn B: 32 (40, 55, 66, 76) yd/29 (37, 51, 61, 70) m
22yd/20m of Yarn A for a 3in/7.5cm pompom
28yd/26m for a 6x6in/15x15cm swatch in St.St Worsted weight, plied yarn.

Needles & Notions
Set 4mm/UK8/US6 DPNs/Circular or size needed to obtain gauge
Set 4mm/UK8/USG crochet hook
Stitch marker as necessary
Tapestry needle

Sample details
Shown in Lorna’s Laces Shepherd Worsted
(225yd/206m per 114g; 100% Superwash Wool)
Shown in size 21in/53.25cm on model with 20.5in/52cm circumference head

Gauge
20 sts x 26 rows to 4in/10cm on 4mm needles over St.St.
20 sts x 40 rows to 4in/10cm on 4mm needles over Garter St.

Sizes
To fit sizes: 14 (16, 19, 21, 23) in/ 35.5 (40.5, 48.25, 53.25, 58.5) cm
Finished size: 12 (14.5, 16.75, 19.25, 21.5) in/ 30.5 (36.75, 42.5, 49, 54.5) cm

Skills required
Knit & purl sts, knitting in the round, increases & decreases, specialist cast-on, pompoms, basic crochet

Pattern contents
Written instructions; illustrated tutorials for Alternate Cable & Cable cast-ons; Pompom schematic

Accessibility Statement
The main PDF for this pattern is colour blind accessible. It uses black text on a white background and does not rely on colour.

Support
Do you need help with this pattern? We have a specific discussion thread in the Wormhead’s Hats group where you can ask any questions.

Published April 2013
PDF file size: 3.1MB
Product code: WW210KSelkie
Technical editors: Tana Pageler & Heather Murray