Sizes

S(M, L)
To fit head circumference: 50(56, 64)cm/20(22, 25)in
Finished circumference at brim: 43(51, 60)cm/17(20.5, 24)in
Finished height: 22(24, 27)cm/8.5(9.5, 10.5)in

Choose a size where the brim is smaller than your head circumference. Height is easily adjusted, see note in the pattern.

Materials

• 1x 100g skein Sparkle Duck Zenith (DK, 50% silk, 50% baby camel, 228m/100g) in Out of Darkness
• 5mm (US H) hook
• 3.5mm (US E) hook
• 1m hat elastic (optional)

Tension
24 sts and 14 rows in htr in BLO to 10 cm/4 in using 3.5mm hook (or size needed to achieve tension)
20 sts and 12 rows in htr to 10 cm/4 in using 5mm hook (or size needed to achieve tension)
Note, the row height of the rib (htr in BLO) is the most crucial part of
the tension to get the fit right.

Difficulty Rating
Easy

Skills Needed

Basic crochet stitches, working in rows, working into row ends,
working in rounds without turning, puff stitches.

Construction
Starting from the crown, the hat is worked in the round without
turning. It is then turned inside out and the brim is attached as you go.

This pattern is charted and written using standard UK crochet terminology (with US conversions given in the abbreviations)