Description
SIZING
1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9)
To fit approx size (actual measurements are best):
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:
15.75 (17, 18, 19, 21) (22, 23, 24, 25)” /
39.5 (42.5, 45, 47.5, 52.5) (55, 57.5, 60, 62.5) cm
Finished brim circumference:
13.5 (14.5, 16, 16.75, 18.5) (20, 20.75, 21.5, 22.5)” /
34 (36.5, 40, 42, 46.5) (50, 52, 54, 56.5) cm
Intended to fit somewhat loosely with 2-2.5″ / 5-6.5 cm negative ease in the brim. See more sizing info in the Schematic in the photo gallery.
BLOCKED GAUGE
Seed Rib: 25 sts and 44 rnds = 4″ / 10 cm on US 2 / 2.75 mm needles
Colorwork: 25 sts and 34 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 needles: DPNs, small circ needles, 16” / 40 cm circulars, or 32” / 80 cm needles for magic loop
Main: Size US 4 / 3.5 mm needles: DPNs, small circ needles, 16” / 40 cm circulars, or 32” / 80 cm needles for magic loop
NOTIONS
1 unique BOR marker, removable marker, yarn needle
Optional: Size US G or H / 4.50 or 5.00 mm crochet hook for provisional cast-on, if preferred
Optional: 5 (6, 6, 7, 7) (8, 8, 9, 9) markers for separating chart reps
YARN
Miss Babs Yummy 2-ply fingering yarn, 100% Superwash Merino Wool, 400 yds / 365 meters per 110-gram skein
OR any fingering weight yarn that achieves gauge
YARDAGE
Yardage includes a 10% buffer for slight variations in gauge.
MC yards: 88 (100, 104, 161, 171) (215, 235, 250, 257)
MC meters: 81 (92, 96, 148, 157) (197, 215, 229, 236)
CC yards: 38 (44, 44, 51, 51) (57, 67, 75, 75)
CC meters: 35 (41, 41, 47, 47) (53, 62, 69, 69)
SAMPLE
Sample pictured is size 6 modeled on a 21.75” / 54.5 cm head circ, demonstrating a negative ease of 1.75” / 4.5 cm. Yarn is Miss Babs Yummy 2-ply fingering yarn in the colorways Enchantment (MC) and Teaberry (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
Succulent Garden 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.