Yarn
60 (73, 84, 99, 116) yd/54 (66, 76, 90, 106) m
33yd/30m for a 6x6in/15x15cm swatch in St.St.
Aran weight, plied yarn.

Needle & Notions
Set 4.5mm/UK7/US7 DPNs/Circular or size needed to obtain gauge
Stitch markers as necessary
Tapestry needle

Sample details
Shown in Debbie Bliss Fez (109yd/100m per 50g; 85% Merino, 15% Camel)
Shown in size 19in/48.25cm, on model with 19.5in/49.5cm circumference head

Alternative yarn
Lorna’s Laces Worsted (225yd/206m per 114g; 100% Wool)

Gauge
18 sts x 24 rows to 4in/10cm on 4.5mm needles over St.St.

Sizes
To fit size: 13 (15, 17, 19, 21) in/ 33 (38, 43.25, 48.25, 53.25) cm
Finished size: 11.5 (13.75, 15, 16.75, 18.25) in/ 29.25 (35, 38, 42.5, 46.25) cm

Skills required
Knit & purl sts, knitting in the round, increases & decreases, specialist cast-on, kitchener stitch

Pattern contents
Written instructions; illustrated tutorials for Alternate Cable Cast-on, Knitting in the Round and Kitchener Stitch

Accessibility Statement
The main PDF for this pattern is colour blind accessible. It uses black text on a white background and does 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.

Published July 2011
PDF file size: 2.9MB
Product code: WW156BBRuskin
Technical editors: Tana Pageler & Heather Murray