Holiday Swag Hat by SweaterFreak

Holiday Swag Hat

Knitting
December 2016
DK (11 wpi) ?
20 stitches = 4 inches
in Slip stitch zigzag
US 4 - 3.5 mm
US 7 - 4.5 mm
140 - 150 yards (128 - 137 m)
Circumference: 18” (19”) to fit 19”(20”) head; Depth: 8.5”
English
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It’s the hat season, after all!

Zigzags rule this simple to make but impressive hat - perfect for a cold snap we are having this year since slipped stitches make double fabric so double the warmth! There is also something stylish about just one cable on the side reminiscent of a glamorous cloche.

YARN
The lemon hound Merino DK – 100% merino; 250 yards (229 meters) per 115 grams (4.06 oz).
Sample uses 180 yards, in color Ash

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Circumference: 18” (19”) to fit 19” (20”) head;
Depth: 8.5”

NEEDLES
US#4/3.50 mm - 16”
US#7/4.50mm - 16” circular needles and DPNs

TOOLS
one marker, cable needle, tapestry needle for weaving ends

GAUGE
20sts per 4” using US#7/4.50mm needles in Vandyke Swag stitch or size needles to obtain gauge