Forestry is a lightweight beanie or slouch, ideal for spring and summer or warmer climes. The lace pattern grows out from the brim and gently works its way towards the crown, where the shaping is elegantly worked into the lace pattern. The brim is reminiscent of the base of trees, the trunks; the the body lace pattern reflects the branches and the crown detail is like the tips of the trees, delicate and whimsical.

Yarn
Beanie: 132 (163, 199) yd/120 (149, 182) m
Slouch: 179 (222, 277, 331) yd/164 (203, 254, 303) m
4ply/Sock weight, single or plied yarn; solid, or semi-solid yarns.

Needles & Notions
Set 2.75mm/UK12/US2 DPNs/Circular or size needed to obtain gauge
Stitch marker as necessary
Tapestry needle

Sample details
Shown in Fyberspates Scrumptious 4ply (gold) (399yd/365m per 100g; 55% Merino, 45% Silk) & Third Vault Yarns Hevelin 4ply (green) (80% Merino, 10% Nylon, 10% Cashmere)

Shown in size 20in/50.75cm on model with 20.5in/52cm circumference head

Gauge
26 sts x 32 rows to 4in/10cm on 2.75mm needles over St.St.

Alternative yarns
Sundara Fingering Silky Merino (560yd/512m per 150g; 50% Merino, 50% Silk)
Posh Yarn Sylvia Sock (440yd/402m per 100g; 50% Merino, 50% Silk)
Indigo Dragonfly 4ply Sock (430yd/393m per 100g; 50% Merino, 50% Silk)

Sizes
Beanie:
To fit size: 17 (20, 23) in/ 43.25 (50.75, 58.5) cm
Finished size: 14.75 (17.25, 19.75) in/ 37.5 (43.75, 50.25) cm
Slouch:
To fit size: 17 (19, 22, 24) in/ 43.25 (48.25, 56, 61) cm
Finished size: 14.75 (16.5,18.5, 20.25) in/ 37.5 (42, 47, 51.5) cm

Skills required
Knit & purl sts, knitting in the round, increases & decreases, lace

Pattern contents
Written & charted instructions

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.

First published February 2010 by Yarn Forward magazine; republished August 2010
PDF file size: 2.9MB
Product code: WW097KForestry
Technical editors: Tana Pageler & Heather Murray