Brim Braid Hat by Donna Kay

Brim Braid Hat

Knitting
August 2013
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
19 stitches and 27 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch
US 7 - 4.5 mm
220 - 330 yards (201 - 302 m)
19 (21-1/2)" circumference and 7-1/4 (7-3/4)" tall. Hat shown is smaller size.
English
This pattern is available from interweave.com for $7.99.

Interweave SKU: EP8469

A clever two-color braid makes the only adornment in the Brim Braid Hat. A woolen-spun heather yarn creates interest of its own.

  • Finished Size 19 (21½)“ circumference and 7¼ (7¾)” tall. Hat shown is smaller size.
  • Yarn Harrisville Designs Watershed (100% wool; 110 yd [101 m]/1¾ oz 50 g): #931 eastview (MC), 1 (2) ball(s); #921 mallard (CC), 1 ball.
  • Needles Size 7 (4.5 mm): 16” circular (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
  • Notions Markers (m); tapestry needle.
  • Gauge 19 sts and 27 rnds = 4” in St st.

When shaping the crown, change to double-pointed needles when necessary.

Design features 2-color Latvian braid border.