DS Slouch is a Hat that explores drop stitches and how they play so very nicely with hand-dyed yarn. The pattern is worked in the round, bottom up, and includes 4 sizes. In addition, the pattern also includes an illustrated tutorial for the recommended cast-on method.

Yarn
101 (133, 164, 203) yd/93 (122, 150, 186) m
32yd/30m for a 6x6in/15x15cm swatch in St.St.
Worsted weight, plied yarn.

Needles & Notions
Set 4mm/UK8/US6 DPNs/Circular or size needed to obtain gauge
Stitch marker as necessary
Tapestry needle

Sample details
Shown in Malabrigo Rios (210yd/192m per 100g; 100% Superwash Merino)
Shown in size 22in/56cm on model with 21.5in/54.5cm circumference head

Gauge
20 sts x 30 rows to 4in/10cm on 4mm needles over St.St.
20 sts x 28 rows to 4in/10cm on 4mm needles over Twisted Rib

Sizes
To fit size: 18 (20, 22, 24) in/45.75 (50.75, 56, 61) cm
Finished size: 16 (17.5, 19.25, 20.75) in/40.75 (44.5, 49, 52.75) cm

Skills required
Knit & purl sts, specialist cast-on, increases & decreases, dropped stitches

Pattern contents
Written instructions; illustrated tutorials for Alternate Cable & Cable cast-ons

Accessibility Statement
The main PDF for this pattern is colour blind accessible. It uses black text on a white background and does 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.