The subtle stitch pattern, inspired by peacock feathers, grows out of the brim into the body. A gentle gathering at the crown enhances the slouchy design.
Pattern is worked from the bottom up and includes charts for both the stitch pattern and the crown shaping. 5 sizes are included.
Yarn
148 (173, 185, 219, 253) yd/136 (158, 169, 200, 231) m
34yd/31m for a 6x6in/15x15cm swatch in St.St.
Sport weight, plied yarn.
Needles & Notions
Set 3.25mm/UK10/US3 & 3.5mm/UK--/US4 DPNs/Circular or size needed to obtain gauge
Stitch marker as necessary
Tapestry needle
Cable needle
Gauge
24 sts x 30 rows to 4in/10cm on 3.5mm needles over St.St.
26 sts x 32 rows to 4in/10cm on 3.25mm needles over brim pattern
Sizes
To fit sizes: 18 (19, 21, 22, 23) in/ 45.75 (48.25, 53.25, 56, 58.5) cm
Finished size: 15 (16.25, 17.25, 18.25, 19.5) in/ 38.25 (41, 43.75, 46.5, 49.25) cm
Skills required
Knit & purl sts, knitting in the round, increases & decreases, specialist cast-on, cables, twisted sts, eyelets/yarnovers
Pattern contents
Written & charted instructions; illustrated tutorials for Alternate Cable & Cable cast-ons