Reminiscent of Italian archways, Arcuato uses short row colourwork techniques to create its distinctive pattern. Worked as simple stripes within a panel, the arches form with minimal effort.

Worked sideways in aran weight yarn, the Hat can easily be adjusted for a range of sizes by changing needle size, gauge or yarn.

4 sizes are included in the pattern for the suggested yarn. The instructions are provided in charted format and an adjustment point is noted, should you wish to alter the depth.

Illustrated tutorials are also included to help guide you through the techniques needed to create this Hat.

Yarn
Yarn A: 92 (99, 106, 114) yd/82 (89, 95, 103) m
Yarn B: 132 (145, 159, 172) yd/119 (131, 144, 156) m
Aran weight, plied yarn

Needles & Notions
Pair 4.5mm straight needles or size needed to obtain gauge
4.5mm crochet hook
Approx. 3yd/3m waste yarn
Tapestry needle

Sample details
Shown in Something to Knit With Aran in shades Strawberry & Storm (89yd/82m per 50g; 70% Highland Wool & 30% Superfine Alpaca)

Shown in size 20in/50.75cm on model with 21.25in/54cm circumference head.

Gauge
18 sts x 36 rows to 4in/10cm on 4.5mm needles over Garter St.

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

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

Pattern contents
Written & charted instructions

Accessibility Statement
The 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.

Published October 2020
PDF file size: 1MB
Product code: WW405KArcuato
Technical editor: Jen Arnall-Culliford & Deb Bramham