Beacon Hill Hat by Julia Belsante

Beacon Hill Hat

Knitting
January 2016
Super Bulky (5-6 wpi) ?
16 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette
US 9 - 5.5 mm
US 11 - 8.0 mm
100 - 137 yards (91 - 125 m)
Adult Women's
English
This pattern is available from etsy.com for $5.00.

The Beacon Hill Hat features a super bulky (aka super warm) trim, knit in mistake rib stitch. The body is then created in perfectly drapey worsted weight yarn. Pattern contains notes for creating a slouchier fit, if desired. I love this piece because of its unique design, modern color-blocking, and the endless color combinations that the knitter can create. I can’t wait to see what you do with it!

Skill Level Easy
Yarn Size #6 Super Bulky & #4 Medium

ABBREVIATIONS
bo- bind off; co- cast on; dpn- double-pointed needles; k- knit; k2tog- knit two stitches together; m1- make one stitch; p-purl; pm- place marker; sl m- slip marker; st- stitch

SIZE
9 in (23 cm) tall by 19 in (48 cm) in circumference when laid flat

MATERIALS
Yarn
Color A: 1 skein #6 super bulky yarn—15 yards (13 m)/.95 oz (27 g)
(Original model is made using Wool-Ease Thick & Quick in Starlight)
Color B: 1 skein #4 medium weight yarn-- 93 yards (85 meters)/2.4 oz (68 grams)
(Original model is made using Big Twist Premium in Almost Aqua)

Tools
16 in (40 cm) size 11 (8.0 mm) circular needles
16 in (40 cm) size 9 (5.5 mm) circular needles
Size 9 (5.5 mm) double-pointed needles
Row marker
Tapestry needle
X-Large Pom-pom Maker 3 3/8 in (85 mm) diameter

GAUGE
Color A: With size 11 (9.0 mm) needles in stockinette stitch, 9 sts x 12 rows= 4 in (10 cm)
Color B: With size 9 (5.5 mm) needles in stockinette stitch, 16 sts x 24 rows= 4 in (10 cm)

NOTES
Fitted for an average-sized women’s head. For a slouchier fit, work in stockinette for 6.5 in (16.5 cm) for body of hat.