Description
Slouchy hat with lace and eyelet cable detail

Skill Level
Adventurous beginner

Materials
Aran weight:
140 (160, 180) yards, 128 (146, 165) m.

Shown in: Blue Moon Fiber Arts Rustica, 205 yards (187 m) /104 grams per skein, in colorway Natural - beige, 1 skein.

Sizes
Finished size: 19 (21, 23) in, 48 (53.5, 58.5) cm
to fit: 20 (22, 24) in, 51 (56, 61) cm, head.

Shown in: 21” (53.5 cm) finished size, on 23.5” (60 cm) head.

Gauge
16 stitches and 24 rows / 4 inches (10 cm) in stockinette on larger needles, lightly blocked.

Suggested Needles
Size 7 US (4.5 mm) 16” (41 cm) circular needles
Size 9 US (5.5 mm) 16” (41 cm) circular needles
Size 7 double pointed needles

Special Techniques
Alternating long-tail cast-on, lace, eyelet cables.

Pattern is both written and charted.

Tech edited by Debbi Friend Spears.