Angelica’s Bonnet allows the beauty of chunky hand-dyed yarns to stand forward. Here we have a straightforward pleasant knit with a couple of little tricks that add those extra details to the finishing.

Pattern is worked flat initially and joined in the round to finish. 5 sizes are included, as well as illustrated tutorials for the techniques that give this Hat that extra special finish.

Yarn
65 (86, 110, 137, 167) yd/60 (79, 101, 125, 152) m
8yd/7m for a 2in/5cm pompom (optional)
25yd/23m for a 6x6in/15x15cm swatch in Garter St.
Chunky weight, single ply yarn

Needles & Notions
Set 5mm/UK6/US8 DPNs/Circular or size needed to obtain gauge
Pair 5mm/UK6/US8 straight needles or size needed to obtain gauge
5mm crochet hook
Stitch marker as necessary
Tapestry needle

Sample details
Shown in Manos Del Uruguay Wool Clasica (138yd/126m per 100g; 100% Corriedale Wool)
Shown in size 22in/56cm on model with 21.5in/54.5cm circumference head

Gauge
16 sts x 32 rows to 4in/10cm on 5mm needles over Garter St.

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

Skills required
Knit & purl sts, knitting in the round, increases & decreases, provisional cast-on, slipped stitch selvedge

Pattern contents
Written instructions; illustrated tutorials for Provisional Cast-on & Slipped Stitch Selvedge

Accessibility Statement
The main PDF for this pattern is colour blind accessible. It uses black text on a white background and does 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.