Circled #1 is the first pattern from the Circled collection.

This Hat features offset arcs. An arc is a section of the circumference, and in this case, the arcs are two-thirds of the circumference. Each arc is offset by one-third of the circumference, and each arc is at equal spacing from each other, all the way from the centre of the crown. What these arcs create is a maze like pattern throughout the Hats, and it’s quite compelling to follow the lines and see where they lead you.

This pattern is designed for 4ply/sock/fingering weight yarn, and changes in sizes are achieved through gauge.

Yarn
278 (334) yd/255 (306) m
84yd/77m for a 6x6in/15x15cm swatch in Garter St.
4Ply, fingering or sock weight, plied yarn.

Needles & Notions
Pair 2.75mm (3mm) straight needles or size needed to obtain gauge
2.75mm crochet hook
Approx. 3yd/3m waste yarn
Tapestry needle

Sample details
Shown in Skeinny Dipping Mericash Fingering (400yd/366m per 100g; 70% Merino, 20% Cashmere, 10% Nylon)

Shown in size 21in/53.25cm on model with 21in/53.25cm circumference head

Note
Sizing in this pattern is achieved through gauge.

Size & Gauge
To fit size: 21in/53.25cm; use 2.75mm needles
Gauge: 28 sts x 62 rows to 4in/10cm over pattern; 28 sts x 56 rows to 4in/10cm over Garter St:
Finished sizes:
Circumference: 17in/43.25cm
Length: 9.5in/24.25cm

To fit size: 23in/58.5cm; use 3mm needles
Gauge: 26 sts x 56 rows to 4in/10cm over pattern; 26 sts x 52 rows to 4in/10cm over Garter St:
Finished sizes:
Circumference: 18.75in/47.75cm
Length: 10.25in/26cm

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

Pattern contents
Written & charted instructions; illustrated tutorials for Provisional Cast-on & Kitchener Stitch (Garter St.)

Accessibility Statement
The main 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.

Support
Do you need help with this pattern? We have a specific discussion thread in the Wormhead’s Hats group where you can ask any questions.

Published January 2017
PDF file size: 3.1MB, image res. 300DPI
Product code: WW299KCircled1
Technical editors: Kate Atherley & Heather Murray