Description
SIZING
1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6) (7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
To fit approx age (measurements are best):
Preemie (Newborn, 3 Months, 6 Months, 12 Months, 3-5 Years) (6-10 Years, Adult Small, Adult Medium, Adult Large, Adult X-Large)
To fit head circumference:
12.5 (13.75, 15.75, 17, 18, 19) (21, 22, 23, 24, 25)”
31.5 (34.5, 39.5, 42.5, 45, 47.5) (52.5, 55, 57.5, 60, 62.5) cm
Finished brim circumference:
9 (10, 12, 13.5, 14.5, 15.5) (17, 18, 19, 20, 21)” /
22.5 (25, 30, 34, 36.5, 39) (42.5, 45, 47.5, 50, 52.5) cm
Intended to fit somewhat snugly with 3.5-4″ / 9-10 cm negative ease in the brim. See more sizing info in the Schematic in the photo gallery.
BLOCKED GAUGE
Ribbing: 33 sts and 34 rnds = 4″ / 10 cm on US 2 / 2.75 mm needles
Colorwork: 27 sts and 32 rnds = 4″ / 10 cm on US 4 / 3.5 mm needles
NEEDLES
Needle size is a suggestion. Please use the needle size that achieves gauge for you.
Ribbing: Size US 2 / 2.75 mm circular needles, DPNs, small circ needles, or 32” / 80 cm needles (magic loop) for sizes 1-6; 16” / 40 cm for sizes 7-11
Main: Size US 4 / 3.5 mm circular needles: DPNs, small circ needles, or 32” / 80 cm needles (magic loop) for body of sizes 1-3; 16” / 40 cm for body of sizes 4-11; DPNs, small circ needles or 32” / 80 cm needles (magic loop) for crown of all sizes
NOTIONS
1 BOR marker, removable marker, yarn needle
Optional: 6 (7, 8, 9, 9, 10) (11, 12, 12, 13, 13) markers for separating chart reps
Optional: Size US G or H / 4.50 or 5.00 mm crochet hook for provisional cast-on, if preferred
YARN
Fully Spun Postscript Fingering (75% superwash merino, 25% nylon) 415 yards / 379 meters per 100-gram skein)
OR any fingering weight yarn that achieves gauge
YARDAGE
Yardage includes a 10% buffer for slight variations in gauge.
MC yards: 58 (64, 96, 108, 111, 142) (173, 211, 216, 251, 287)
MC meters: 54 (59, 88, 99, 102, 130) (159, 193, 198, 230, 263)
CC yards: 22 (24, 35, 39, 39, 42) (56, 60, 60, 76, 76)
CC meters: 21 (22, 33, 36, 36, 39) (52, 55, 55, 70, 70)
SAMPLE
Sample pictured is size 8 modeled on a 21.75” / 54.5 cm head circ, demonstrating a negative ease of 3.75” / 9.5 cm. Yarn is Fully Spun Postscript Fingering in the colorways Nothing There (MC) and Gentian (CC).
NOTES
Please read through the entire pattern prior to starting. It is recommended to highlight each instruction for your size.
This hat is constructed from the bottom up and is worked in one piece. After working the folded ribbed brim, the body of the hat is worked with the stranded colorwork technique. A chart for the colorwork is provided. Written instructions for the chart are also included.
COPYRIGHT
Happy Blues Hat has been test knitted and professionally tech edited.
© 2022 Jamie Hoffman. This pattern is protected by U.S. and International copyright laws. Reproduction and distribution without written permission from Jamie Hoffman is prohibited.
