This gorgeous slouchy Hat was originally published in The Knitter, issue 32, and is now available as an individual pattern.

The subtle stitch pattern, inspired by peacock feathers, grows out of the brim into the body. A gentle gathering at the crown enhances the slouchy design.

Pattern is worked from the bottom up and includes charts for both the stitch pattern and the crown shaping. 5 sizes are included.

Yarn
148 (173, 185, 219, 253) yd/136 (158, 169, 200, 231) m
34yd/31m for a 6x6in/15x15cm swatch in St.St.
Sport weight, plied yarn.

Needles & Notions
Set 3.25mm/UK10/US3 & 3.5mm/UK--/US4 DPNs/Circular or size needed to obtain gauge
Stitch marker as necessary
Tapestry needle
Cable needle

Sample details
Shown in Old Maiden Aunt Alpaca/Silk Sport/DK (280yd/256m per 100g; 80% Alpaca, 20% Silk)
Shown in size 22in/56cm on model with 21.5in/54.5cm circumference head

Gauge
24 sts x 30 rows to 4in/10cm on 3.5mm needles over St.St.
26 sts x 32 rows to 4in/10cm on 3.25mm needles over brim pattern

Sizes
To fit sizes: 18 (19, 21, 22, 23) in/ 45.75 (48.25, 53.25, 56, 58.5) cm
Finished size: 15 (16.25, 17.25, 18.25, 19.5) in/ 38.25 (41, 43.75, 46.5, 49.25) cm

Skills required
Knit & purl sts, knitting in the round, increases & decreases, specialist cast-on, cables, twisted sts, eyelets/yarnovers

Pattern contents
Written & charted instructions; illustrated tutorials for Alternate Cable & Cable cast-ons

Accessibility Statement
The main PDF for this pattern is colour blind accessible. It uses black text on a white background. Charts are in greyscale and do not rely on colour.

Support
Do you need help with this pattern? We have a specific discussion thread in the Wormhead’s Hats group where you can ask any questions.

First published May 2011 by The Knitter magazine; republished November 2011
PDF file size: 2.8MB
Product code: WW133KPavone
Technical editors: Tana Pageler & Heather Murray