Fiłò Hat

Fiłò is the Venetian tradition of gathering together, in the evening after dinner, and spend some time chatting about anything and everything that happened during the day. The term ‘fiłò’ comes for the work ‘fiłar’, with literally means spinning. In the old times whole neighborhoods came together at the closest stable (the stable was the warmest place during the winter, and the coolest in summer), spinning wool, knitting and chatting.

On the construction:
This pattern is knitted in the round using the magic loop technique.

Sizes:
Small (Medium, Large) to fit approximately 38(45, 51cm), 15(18, 20 inch) in circumference at the widest point, just below the hairline.

Yarn:
For this pattern I used Woolyknit Super Soft 100% Wool in colour Mist Grey and Rust, held together with a strand of Knitting for Olive Soft Silk Mohair in colour Bark. Other alternatives: any DK yarn of about 90m(98yd) for 50g(1.76oz) e.g.: Peer Gynt by Sandnes Garn, Studio Donegal Soft DK.

Yarn Requirements:
2 colour, about 100g (3.5oz) per colour.

Tension:
18 Sts and 24 rounds = 10cm 4 inch over stockinette

Needles Suggestion:
3.5mm US4 circular needle or DPNs

Note: Needle sizes are just indicative. For best results please swatch first and choose a needle size that works for you!

Notions:
Darning needle
Scissors
1 Stitch Marker