The Queen of Auchtachoan

Celebrating the colours of Cowal in seven shades of Milarrochy Tweed. The hat is named for Nelly Whyte, the Queen of Auchtachoan.

Yarn
Kate Davies Designs Milarrochy Tweed (70% wool; 30% mohair; 109yds / 100m per 25g ball) in the following shades:
A Hirst: 2 x 25g balls
B Backen: 1 x 25g ball
C Ardlui: 1 x 25g ball
D Asphodel: 1 x 25g ball
E Hare: 1 x 25g ball
F Horseback Brown: 1 x 25g ball
G Garth: 1 x 25g ball

Needles and Notions
Below gauge-size circular needle, 40cm / 16in
Gauge-size circular needle, 40cm / 16in
Gauge-size needle(s) of your preferred type for working small circumferences
Stitch markers
Tapestry needle

Gauge
30 sts and 34 rounds to 10cm / 4in over stranded colourwork in the round on gauge-size needle. Use 3.25mm needle as a starting point for swatching.

Size
To fit head circumference: 51-56cm / 20-22in
Hat circumference (unstretched): 45.5cm / 18in
Height from brim to crown: 23cm / 9in

Pattern notes
This hat is worked from the bottom up in the round, beginning with a corrugated rib brim. The body and crown of the hat are then knitted following a chart (read from right to left throughout).