A simple two-round stitch pattern creates a striking fabric with banded columns reminiscent of industrial shutters. The beautiful chain detail comes from casting off after the brim, then picking up stitches to work the body.

Tutorials are included for cast-on and cast-off techniques as well as how to pick up the cast-off stitches.

Yarn
84 (106, 133, 157, 187) yd/77 (97, 122, 144, 171) m
66yd/61m for the pompom (optional)
38yd/34m for a 6x6in/15x15cm swatch in St.St.
DK weight, plied yarn

Needles & Notions
Set 3.25mm/UK10/US3 DPNs/Circular or size needed to obtain gauge
4mm/UK8/US6 needle (for cast-off)
Stitch markers as necessary
Tapestry needle

Sample details
Shown in Live Or Dye SuperWash Merino Crazy 8 (273yd/250m per 100g; 100% Superwash Merino)

Shown in size 21in/53.25cm on model with 21.75in/55.25cm circumference head

Gauge
26 sts x 34 rows to 4in/10cm on 3.25mm needles over St.St.
26 sts x 33 rows to 4in/10cm on 3.25mm needles over Twisted Rib
26 sts x 34 rows to 4in/10cm on 3.25mm needles over Body stitch pattern

Sizes
To fit sizes: 15 (17, 19, 21, 23) in/38 (43.25, 48.25, 53.25, 58.5) cm
Finished size: 13.75 (15.25, 17, 18.5, 20) in/35 (38.75, 43.25, 47, 50.75) cm

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

Pattern contents
Written instructions; illustrated tutorials for Alternate Cable cast-on, Standard Chain cast-off, picking up stitches

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 February 2018
PDF file size: 3.3MB
Product code: WW331KShuttered
Technical editors: Heather Murray & Clare Devine