Acanthus Hat by Jen Rowland

Acanthus Hat

Knitting
May 2020
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
32 stitches and 36 rows = 4 inches
in Colourwork
US 3 - 3.25 mm
150 - 200 yards (137 - 183 m)
One size to fit an average adult head
English

Yarn
Jamieson & Smith 2ply Jumper Weight (2ply equivalent to a 4ply/ fingering weight); 100% Real Shetland Wool; 115m/25g ball.
2 balls of Yarn A and 1 ball of each of the other colours is required:

Yarn A: 36
Yarn B: FC56
Yarn C: 366
Yarn D: FC39
Yarn E: FC41
Yarn F: 141
Yarn G: 4
Yarn H: FC38

Gauge
32sts and 36 rows to 10cm / 4in over colourwork pattern using 3.25mm needles, after blocking. Please check your tension carefully and adjust your needle size accordingly.

Size
One size fits all average adult heads, and instructions are provided for blocking into a slouchy beanie or tam style hat.

Needles and notions
3.25mm x 40cm circular needle or DPNs
3.25mm DPNs for working hat crown
Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
Stitch markers