Worked flat from the bottom up and seamed at the centre back, Encounter makes effective use of short row colourwork to create a striking offset motif. Worked in DK weight yarn the pattern can easily be adjusted for a range of sizes by changing needle size, gauge or yarn.

Two different Hat styles are included – beanie & slouch.

Yarn
Beanie: Yarn A: 158yd/145m; Yarn B: 22yd/20m
Slouch: Yarn A: 221yd/202m; Yarn B: 24yd/22m
DK weight, single or plied yarn; tonal or high contrast solid, semi-solid or variegated yarns.

Needles & Notions
Pair 3mm (3.25mm) straight needles or size needed to obtain gauge
3.25mm crochet hook
11 Stitch Markers
Tapestry needle

Sample details
Shown in MadelineTosh DK in shade ‘Phantasm’ (225yd/205m per 100g; 100% Merino) & Serendipitous Wool Co. Agni DK in shade ‘Sea Glass’ (231yd/211m per 100g; 100% Merino)

Shown in size 23in/58.5cm on model with 23in/58.5cm circumference head

Note
Sizing in this pattern is achieved via gauge. Adjustment notes are included.

Size & Gauge
To fit size: 21in/53.25cm; use 3mm needles
Gauge: 24 sts x 48 rows to 4in/10cm over Garter Stitch
Finished sizes:
Beanie: Circumference: 18in/45.75cm
Length: 8in/20.25cm
Slouch: Circumference: 16.75in/42.5cm
Length: 10in/25.5cm
To fit size: 23in/58.5cm; use 3.25mm needles
Gauge: 22 sts x 44 rows to 4in/10cm over Garter Stitch
Finished sizes:
Beanie: Circumference: 19.75in/50.25cm
Length: 8.75in/22.25cm
Slouch: Circumference: 18.25in/46.25cm
Length: 11in/28cm

Skills required
Knit & purl sts, short rows, crochet cast-on, garter mattress stitch

Pattern contents
Written & charted instructions; links to tutorials are included.

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.

Publication details
ISBN: 978-9916-693-65-0
Tallinn, Estonia, 2024
Woolly Wormhead OÜ
WW447KEncounter
Technical editor: Deb Bramham