Sherkin Hat by Carol Feller

Sherkin Hat

Knitting
March 2024
Aran (8 wpi) ?
16 stitches and 26 rows = 4 inches
in St St
US 8 - 5.0 mm
US 7 - 4.5 mm
125 - 167 yards (114 - 153 m)
Small (Medium, Large)
English

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Islands are all about transitions, moving from the sea to cliffs with both always visible.
This hat tries to represent this contrast, with one side featuring a vertical staghorn cable and gentle waving columns on the other side.

SIZES
Small (Medium, Large)
To Fit Head Circumference Up To: 21 (22.75, 24.75)”/ 53.5 (58, 63) cm
2-3” / 5-7.5 cm negative ease recommended.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Band Circumference: 18 (19.75, 21.75)” / 45.5 (50, 55) cm
Length: 9 (9.25, 9.5)” / 23 (23.5, 24.25) cm
Sample size 19.75” / 50 cm modelled with 3” / 7.5 cm of negative ease.

YARN
Stolen Stitches ‘Deas’ (86% Merino Wool, 14% Mohair; 202 yds / 185 m per 3.6 oz / 100 g); colour: Jade or Lime; 1 (1, 1) skein
Approx. Yardage: 125 (143, 167) yds / 114 (131, 153) m

NEEDLES & NOTIONS
US size 7 / 4.5 mm circular needles, (40” / 100 cm long for Magic Loop or 16” / 40 cm long) or dpns for ribbing
US size 8 / 5 mm circular needles, (40” / 100 cm long for Magic Loop or 16” / 40 cm long) or dpns for hat body
US size 8 / 5 mm circular needles, (40” / 100 cm long for Magic Loop) or dpns for crown
Always use a needle size that gives you the gauge listed, as every knitter’s gauge is unique.
Stitch markers, cable needle, tapestry needle.

GAUGE
17 sts and 28 rnds = 4” / 10 cm in Mistake Rib Pattern blocked with smaller needle
16 sts and 26 rnds s = 4” / 10 cm in St St blocked with larger needle
19 sts and 26 rnds = 4” / 10 cm in Wave and Knot Pattern blocked with larger needle
Staghorn Cable (30 sts) measures 4” / 10 cm across
Fishtail Cable (4 sts) measures 0.75” / 2 cm across