Gran Sasso - Slouch
Gran Sasso, which means Big Stone, is a majestic and fascinating mountain - the highest in the Italian Apennines, standing at 2,912 m. The dusky shades of this pair of designs are reminiscent of those of Gran Sasso on a soft, autumnal evening, while the corrugated texture shared by both hat and mittens is evocative of this rugged, and rewarding mountain.

Yarn
Kate Davies Designs Àrd Thìr (60% Peruvian Highland Wool; 40% Alpaca; 65m / 71yds per 50g skein)
A Firemore: 2 x 50g skeins
B Kintra: 2 x 50g skeins

Needles and notions
Gauge-size needle(s) of your preferred type for working in the round
Gauge-size needle(s) of your preferred type for working small circumferences
Below gauge-size needle(s) of your preferred type for working in the round
Gauge-size dpns or short circular needle for working i-cord
Stitch markers (x8, for marking i-cord)
Tapestry needle

Gauge
22 stitches and 26 rounds to 10cm / 4in over pattern in the round on gauge-size needle(s)
Use 4.5mm needle(s) as a starting point for swatching.

Size
To fit adult head with 51-56cm / 20-22in circumference This hat is quite roomy, so should accommodate most adult sizes.

Special techniques
m1p
i-cord

Pattern notes
This hat is worked from bottom to top in two shades which are worked on alternate rounds. The crown is finished with decorative i-cord loops.

PLEASE NOTE: the pattern is for personal use only