Alton Hat by Pauline Fitzpatrick

Alton Hat

Crochet
November 2016
DK (11 wpi) ?
17 stitches and 14 rows = 4 inches
in Basketweave
4.0 mm (G)
4.5 mm
322 yards (294 m)
25cm deep x 51cm circumference
UK
English
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Alton features a basketweave pattern, suitable for men and women. It is worked in the round, up to the crown. The slip stitch ribbing is added after the main body of the hat is worked.
An optional pompom. handmade or bought, can be added. It can be worn with the ribbing turned up, or down for a slouchier look.

The hat requires 1 x 100gm ball of DK yarn Finished measurements - 56cms around x 26cms long, excluding pompom.

Skills required:

foundation trebles, trebles, raised trebles, slip stitch ribbing.