A repetitive, waffle-like stitch makes a thick and wonderfully textured hat.

Size

Sizes: Kid / Teen (Adult Small, Adult Large)

Brim Circumference: 16 (18, 19 ¾)” / 40.5 (45.5 50) cm, unstretched.

Height: 8 ¾ (9 ½, 9 ¾)” / 22.5 (24.5, 25) cm

Hat will stretch up to approximately 2” / 5 cm

Shown in size 2

Materials

(10% Buffer has been added to yardage)

92 (110, 130) yards / 84 (100, 119) meters Aran weight yarn

We used Cape May Fiber Co Suri Silk Chonk (90% Brushed Suri Alpaca, 10% Mulberry Silk,

246 yards / 225 meters, 100 Gram skein)

In Color….

Queen Victoria (white with speckles of orange, aqua and pink)

1 skein

Needles

RIBBING: US Size 6 (4 mm) 16” / 40 cm circular needle

MAIN BODY: US Size 8 (5 mm) 16” / 40 cm circular needle + set of DPNS

Notions

-        4 stitch markers

-        Scissors

-        Tapestry needle

Gauge

17 sts, 35 rounds = 4” (10 cm) in St st and waffle stitch pattern on MAIN BODY needle after blocking.

Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.