The Akern hat is inspired by the leaves falling and the beauty in the changing seasons as winter approaches. It is a perfect hat for crisp Autumn walks and features an engaging lace design on one side of the hat.
Charts are included for the main body of the hat in addition to written line by line instructions.

Yarn: The pattern uses approximately 123-148yds/113-135m (50-60g) of DK yarn. The sample shown uses one 100g skein of Mr B’s Yarn DK (75% Superwash Merino, 25% Nylon) in the Jasper colourway (246yds/225m per 100g).

Recommended Needle Size: 3.25mm (US Size 3) and 3.75mm (US Size 5) on 16 inch circular and 32 inch circular
cables (for magic loop) or DPNs. Needle sizes are a guideline, please adjust the needle size if necessary to obtain
gauge.

Gauge: 21 sts / 30 rows = 4 inches (10cm) in stockinette stitch

Sizes:
Medium: to fit 21-22 inch / 53-56cm circumference. The hat length is 9 inches.
Large size: to fit 22-23 inch/ 56-59cm circumference. The hat length is 9.5 inches.

Notions: Tapestry Needle, Stitch Marker, Cable Needle, Tape Measure

Techniques Used:

• Knitting and Purling
• Decreasing
• Lace
• Cables