Barbara G. Walker (born July 2, 1930) is a U.S. author and feminist who writes about spirtuality, anthropology, literature and mythology. She also is an influential knitting expert and the author of several classic encyclopedic knitting references. Her feminist work and activism led the The American Humanist Association to name her “Humanist Heroine” in 1993, and in 1995 she received the “Women Making Herstory” award from the New Jersey NOW.

In 2009 I had the honor of meeting her in person at Sock Summit, where I asked her to pick one of my hat designs as her namesake. She chose this hat! I think that her reaction and choice make this design even more special and endearing for me.

The hat is worked flat then seamed together with the shirred panel. Instructions for several different accessories will allow you to personalize and change the the look of your hat.

This pattern is also available as part of Liberation, which can be purchased as a print or ebook.

SIZES/ FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

• Includes instructions for Toddler (Child/X-Small, Small, Medium, Large, X-Large)
• Finished Head Circumference: 16.5 (19, 19.5, 20.75, 22, 22.5)“/ 42, 48.5, 49.5, 52.5, 56, 57)cm
• Height: 5.25 (6, 6.25, 6.75, 7, 7.5)“/ 13.5 (15, 15.5, 17, 18, 19)cm

MATERIALS

• Approximately 165 (220, 235, 270, 295, 325)yds/ 151 (201, 215, 247, 270, 297)m of fingering weight yarn (sample used Tactile Superwash Merino-Tencel Fingering Weight Yarn (50% Superwash Merino, 50% tencel, 4oz/113.5g, 412 yds/ 376.5m); 1 skein; color: Slate)
• 1 US 2/ 2.75mm 24”/ 60cm or longer circular needle, or size needed to obtain gauge
• 1 US 1/ 2.25mm 16”/ 40cm or longer circular needle, or 1-2 sizes/ 0.5mm smaller than larger needle
• 1 set US 2/ 2.75 mm double-pointed needles (dpns), or size to obtain gauge
• Tapestry needle

GAUGE

• 33 sts and 45 rows = 4”/ 10cm in St st with larger needles. It is very important to work and block a test swatch.

OTHER PATTERN DETAILS

• Available in 6 different sizes
• Pattern has been professionally tested and edited
• Clear, concise instructions & diagrams
• Includes instructions for several accessory options
• Pattern file enabled for notations on e-readers.