...Erin's Hat...

I've been working on this project for some time now and here it finally is!  Introducing Erin's Hat!

I designed this hat for my wonderful daughter, Erin.  It's the perfect accessory for the crisp autumn days, football games and tailgating;  these are a few of  Erin’s favorite things. Her hat is perfect whether you’re cheering on your favorite college team or just taking a walk on a brisk fall day.  A beautiful band of cables travels around the brim ending with a smart decreased, cabled buttonhole section.  The stockinette section and uniform decreases on the crown finish off this simple but classic hat.   Add a special button and you’re set for cooler weather and the crunch of leaves under foot!

~ Erin's Hat ~

Yarn:  

Valley Yarns Northfield

[70% Merino/20% Baby Alpaca/10% Silk, 50 gm/124 yds]

2 skeins,  colorway:  Chestnut

or

Blue Moon Fiber Arts Socks That Rock Heavyweight

[100% Superwash Merino, 198 gm/350 yds]

1 skein, colorway:  Tumbleweed

Supplies:

US 6/4mm 16 inch circular needle

US 7/4.5mm 16 inch circular needle

1 set US 7/4.5mm double points

or needles to obtain gauge.

Cable needle

markers

yarn needle

one 7/8 inch button

Gauge:

5 stitches/inch over stockinette stitch

Finished measurements:

circumference:  19 inches

depth:  8 inches

Notes:

Pattern includes both written and charted instructions.

I hope you enjoy making Erin's Hat as much as I enjoyed designing it!

Coming soon:  matching mittens, fingerless mitts and cowl!  Stay tuned!!