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FROSTBERRY hat is knitted from the brim to the crown and features a floral motif created by simple cables, elongated slipped stitches and nupps. The hat is graded for 3 sizes, so you have a little room to play with your yarn thickness and gauge.

SIZING
1 – child / teen, (2 – teen / adult S), 3 – adult M/L
Finished hat circumference 41 (46.5) 52.5 cm / 16.5 (18.5) 21 inches (washed and lightly blocked, but not stretched) to fit head circumference of 43-47 (48-54) 55-60.5 cm / 17.25–18.75 (19.25–21.5) 22–24.25 inches
When choosing your hat size, please note that your hat should fit with around 10-15% of negative ease

YARN
Versions 1 (single brim): Dehesa la Rinconada from Wooldreamers, 3 ply woolen spun 100% Spanish organic merino wool, 100 grams - 230 meters / 252 yards. The sample is made with col. Mostaza – Granito
Version 2 (light beige double brim): Alba DK from Uist wool, 2 ply 100% wool (Cheviot, Shetland and Manx Loaghtan), 100 grams – 235 meters / 257 yards
Version 3 (chocolate brown double brim): 100% European Merino yarn from Purewol, 2 ply, 100 grams – 275 meters / 301 yards

YARN SUBSTITUTION
DK weight yarn to achieve gauge. Choose 3-ply rounder yarn for a more pronounced pattern (as in Version 1) and 2-ply (as in Versions 2 and 3) for a more delicate look

YARDAGE
160 (182) 196 meters / 175 (199) 214 yards
Yardage is given for a double (folded) brim version and includes extra yarn for swatching. Please note that your actual yarn consumption will depend on your yarn choice, gauge, the length of your finished hat and any other alterations you might make to the pattern.

GAUGE
24 sts / 34 rnds per 10 cm / 4 inches in reverse stockinette in the round on size B needles after washing and light blocking (not stretched).

NEEDLES
● Size A Circular needles – 2.75 mm (US 2) for tubular cast on and ribbing
● Size B Circular needles – 3.25 mm (US 3) or other to achieve gauge in reverse stockinette pattern in the round
Please note that needle size is just a suggestion, you might need to change the size of your needles to achieve gauge.

NOTIONS
Tapestry needle, measuring tape, 1 stitch marker, row counter, scissors, smooth waste yarn for tubular cast on, cable needle (optional), crochet hook (optional for nupps).

TECHNIQUES USED:
tubular cast on (explained in the pattern, can be replaced by any other type)
working in the round
knit and purl
purl decreases
wrapped (elongated) stitches
slipped stitches
1/3 cables
nupps
reading charts (the pattern is chartered only)