Greta is a classy hat that will add a bit of zing to any wardrobe. Inspired by one of the hats that Greta Garbo wore in Mata Hari in the 1930’s, it knits up quickly using aran or worsted weight yarn.
The pattern is written in 3 sizes to fit head circumference 20 (22, 24)in / 51 (56, 61)cm.
You would need approximately 130-155 yrds / 120-140m of any yarn that knits to 18sts by 24rnds in Stocking stitch.

SKILL LEVEL
Intermediate
TO FIT SIZE
Head circumference 20 (22, 24)in / 51 (45, 61)cm
YARN
Approximately 130 (140, 155)yrds / 120 (130, 140)
m of any yarn in Aran or Worsted weight that knits to
specified tension.
Sample done in Blue Sky Alpacas Dyed Cotton
(150yrds / 137m per 100 gram skein) one skein.
TENSION
18sts and 24rnds to measure 4x4in / 10x10cm over
Stocking stitch using 4.5mm (US7) size needles.
One pattern repeat (12sts) measures 2 ¼ in / 5.5cm.
NEEDLES AND NOTIONS
A 4.5mm (US7) 16in/ 40cm long circular needle
Stitch marker and tapestry needle