A super warm hat for winter, detailed raised ridges
and a deep rib for comfort and warmth around the ears.

Named after the forest in England UK

Materials any DK yarn
Yarn used for the sample
Rowan Alpaca Cotton 72% Alpaca 28%cotton,a gorgeous yarn,cosy and warm for the winter.

A few grams
of contrast yarns for the fair isle in J C Rennies Super Lambswool,used double, or any DK yarn to fit the gauge

There are 2 raised ridges to give the hat texture.

Suitable for knitters who are comfortable knitting stranded colour work in the round.

Materials for Med ( Large )

DK yarn main colour 44/46 grams - grey/green
CC1 - 9 (10 grams ) - black
CC2 - 4 (5 grams) - rust or red
CC3 - 4 (5 grams ) - mint or aqua

Gauge
Rib - 6 sts - 8rows over 1” (2.5cm)
Body - 24sts - 31 rows over 4” st. st. (10cm)

Sizes Med - head circumference 19”- 21.5”(48cm - 54.5cm)
Width - 9.5” (24cm) Height - 8.5” (21.5cm)

Large - head circumference 20”-23.5” (51cm– 59.5cm)
Width - 10.5” (26.5cm) Height - 10” (25.5cm)

Medium size hat is more like a beanie
Large hat is slightly slouchy.

My hubby is wearing the large hat he is a 23” (58.5) head.

Written Instructions.

Pattern support margey49