Worked sideways, Accretion makes effective use of short rows and stripes to created a striking arched pattern. Worked in DK weight yarn the can easily be adjusted for a range of sizes by changing needle size, gauge or yarn.

Two different Hat styles & brim options are included – beanie & bonnet.

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Yarn
Yarn A: 127 (159, 186, 207) yd/117 (145, 171, 190) m
Yarn B: 96 (109, 122, 140) yd/88 (99, 112, 128) m
DK weight, single or plied yarn; tonal or high contrast solid, semi-solid or variegated yarns.

Needles & Notions
Pair 3.25mm/UK10/US3 straight needles or size
needed to obtain gauge
Single 4.5mm/UK7/US7 needle
3.25mm crochet hook
Approx. 2yd/2m waste yarn
Stitch markers as necessary
Tapestry needle

Sample details
Shown in Skein Queen Crush DK (turquoise) (246yd/225m per 100g; 75% SW Merino, 25% Nylon) & Lambstrings Yarn Ewetopia DK (brown) (231yd/211m per 100g; 100% SW Merino)
Shown in size 24in/61cm on model with 23in/58.5cm circumference head

Gauge
24 sts x 48 rows to 4in/10cm on 3.25mm needles over Garter St.

Sizes
To fit size: 18 (20, 22, 24) in/45.75 (50.75, 56, 61) cm
Finished size: 12 (14, 16, 18) in/30.5 (35.5, 40.75, 45.75) cm

Note
Fit is determined by row gauge – if your gauge differs, adjust your gauge via needle size or yarn weight.

Publication details
ISBN: 978-9916-693-52-0
Tallinn, Estonia, 2024
Woolly Wormhead OÜ
WW446KAccretion
Technical editors: Deb Bramham & Šárka Dvořáčková

Skills required
Knit & purl sts, short rows, provisional cast-on, grafting

Pattern contents
Written & charted instructions; links to tutorials are included.

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.