Hayton Hat is a cosy hat knitted in Half Fisherman’s Rib stitch, with the option to have a single-folded edge or double- folded edge. Double knitting is worked along the folded edges to ensure they stay in place. Decreases are worked to shape the crown.

Sizes:
0-1 years, 2-3 years, 3-9 years, (S, M, L)

Fits head circumference of 45-47, 48-50, 51-53, (54-56, 57-59, 60-63) cm

Circumference of finished hat:
40, 42.5, 45.5, (48, 50.5, 53.5) cm

Depth of folded brim:
7.5, 8, 8.5, (9, 9.5, 10) cm

Depth of hat (from bottom of fold to top):
24, 25, 27.5, (28.5, 30, 31) cm

Gauge:
15 sts x 32 rows in Half Fisherman’s rib (stitched in the row below) on 4.5mm needles = 10 x 10 cm after blocking.

Nb) Please note that 32 rows in Half Fisherman’s rib stitch are counted as 16 knit stitches.

Take care not to overstretch your hat whilst it is wet as this can cause the Half Fisherman’s rib stitch to grow irreversibly; the growth amount may vary depending on the yarn used. It is recommended to gently steam block this hat.

Needles:
Circular needles: 4.5mm (40 cm) Double-pointed needles: 4.5mm

Materials:
Double Fold Hat: 100, 150, 150, (150, 150, 200) g Heavy Merino by Knitting for Olive (50g = 125m) held together with 50, 50, 50, (75, 75, 75) g Brushed Suri Silk Lace by Birdstreet Yarn (50g = 300 m) OR 50, 50, 50, (50, 75, 75) g Brushed Deluxe by Sysleriget (50g = 300 m)

Single Fold Hat: 100, 100, 150, (150, 150, 150) g Heavy Merino by Knitting for Olive (50g = 125m) held together with 50, 50, 50, (50, 75, 75) g Brushed Suri Silk Lace by Birdstreet Yarn (50g = 300 m) OR 50, 50, 50, (50, 50, 50) g Brushed Deluxe by Sysleriget (50g = 300 m)

** Yarns used in pictures are:
Version 1 (Single Fold)- Heavy Merino by Knitting for Olive in shade Cream held together with Brushed Suri Silk Lace by Birdstreet Yarn in shade Latte Cloud

Version 2 (Double Fold)- Heavy Merino by Knitting for Olive in shade Navy Blue held together with Brushed Suri Silk Lace by Birdstreet Yarn in shade Deeper Cloud

Version 3 (Double Fold)- Heavy Merino by Knitting for Olive in shade Marzipan held together with Brushed Deluxe by Sysleriget in shade Unicorn Party*

Version 4 (Single Fold) - Plymouth Yarn Sakkie (2 strands held together) in shade 200 Brown held together with Gepard Garn Kid Seta in shade Brown.