Finial Hat by Brenda Patipa

Finial Hat

Knitting
September 2015
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
22 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches
in body pattern on larger needles
US 7 - 4.5 mm
US 5 - 3.75 mm
215 yards (197 m)
18" brim circumference and 8½" tall
English
This pattern is available from interweave.com for $7.99.

A cushy hat is key to winter months survival—this offering, worked in the round, pairs wide cable-and-garter stitch panels with a slightly heathered alpaca-blend yarn. Knit yours while cozying up to a cup of coffee before braving the elements to attend knit night.

Size 18” brim circumference and 8½“ tall
Yarn Berroco Ultra Alpaca (50% alpaca, 50% wool; 215 yd 198 m/100 g):
• #6268 candied yam mix, 1 skein
Gauge 22 sts and 28 rnds = 4” in Body patt on larger needle
Tools
• Size 7 (4.5 mm): 16” circular (cir) needle
and set of double-pointed needles (dpn)
• Size 5 (3.75 mm): 16” cir needle
• Marker (m)
• Cable needle (cn)
• Tapestry needle