Circled #3 is the third pattern from the Circled collection.

This Hat features negative semi-circles, working their way up the body of the Hat and into the crown. Additional detailed tutorials are provided with this pattern to help you achieve perfect circles in your knitting.

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 Countess Ablaze Lady Persephone Sock (464yd/425m per 100g; 75% Wool, 25% 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 February 2017
PDF file size: 3.1MB, image res. 300DPI
Product code: WW301KCircled3
Technical editors: Kate Atherley & Heather Murray