The Granby River—named for the mining company that operated a smelter along its banks in the early 1900s—flows south from the Monashee Mountains to the United States border. Although at one point the river was dammed to provide power to the nearby smelter, today it is known as one of the best fly fishing regions in British Columbia.

This textured, unisex hat is knit bottom-up with all-around columns of knots and garter stitch. Pattern includes options for three sizes, and a slouchy or beanie version.

YARN/YARDAGE

DK weight yarn—approx. 60–100g (130–220y), depending on size and style knit.

Shown in Midknit Cravings Comfort Sport, using Smoke & Mirrors (grey) and Sangria (burgundy) (both size adult M, slouchy).

TOOLS

3.5mm (US 4) and 4mm (US 6) needles for preferred method of working in the round, or size needed to get gauge, stitch markers, darning needle

GAUGE

23 st / 4” in stockinette and 25 st / 4” in pattern, with larger needles, after blocking

(A different gauge will affect finished measurements and yardage requirements.)

SIZING/FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

child/adult S (adult M, adult L)

to fit head circumference: 18 (21, 24)”

16 (18½, 21)” around by

Beanie version: 7½ (8½, 9½)” tall
Slouchy version: 8½ (9½, 10½)” tall

(All measurements taken after blocking. Sizing accounts for several inches of negative ease.)

Like this pattern? Check out the coordinating Granby Mitts and Granby Cowl.