A la Queue Leu Leu is worked from bottom to top. It starts with a small ribbed brim , followed by a very simple cable pattern.

A la Queue Leu Leu means single line in French language. The name is chosen after the pattern that shows a series of single lines of tulip corolla running from bottom to top. It also means that you may knit this pattern one after the other, in many colours. It is another easy to knit and easy to wear hat, warm and more or less slouchy according to the size of your head.

It is offered in one size, but it is a very stretchy hat that may suit quite every head. If small sizes wish a less slouchy hat, just work one less repeat of the pattern. It has been designed for neutral colour but, in reality, you may chose any color, bright or not.

Material
Yarn
Artesano Aran 50% wool, 50% alpaca, 100 g (3.5 oz), 132 m (144 yds). Color: Pine (C853): 1 skein.
Needles
4.5 mm (US 7) circular needle for brim; 5 mm (US 8) circular needle for body; 5 mm (US 8) set of 5 double pointed needles (DPN’s) for crown. It is recommended to adapt needle size to obtain correct gauge.
Notions
Stitch marker; tapestry needle.

Gauge
10 cm x 10 cm (4 in x 4 in) 19 sts and 24 rnds with 5 mm (US 8) needles, measured through pattern.