ABOUT
One of my favorite knitters asked me if he could knit the T 13 03 hat pattern with a worsted weight yarn. Winter was coming and he thought he might need some more warmth around his ears. We figured it out for his size but the pattern generally couldn‘t be graded for all sizes. So, I decided to design a sibling pattern. At the same time Lamana launched a new yarn which is called Como Grande and has the same idea for the original yarn Como. Fate or coincidence – what do you believe in?

CONSTRUCTION
This unisex hat is worked bottom up in a garter rib stitch pattern, which creates an elegant classic texture. 
It starts with a stretchy German twisted cast-on and offers video tutorial links for this and all other techniques.
As I never warmed to ribbed or folded brims, this design has neither. 
However, it does have an interesting crown that gets closed with a 3-needle bind-off to create the straight upper line.

SIZES
1
finished measurements
circumference: 44.5 cm | 17.5 in
heights – classic (slouchy): 24 cm | 9.5 in (28.5 cm | 11.25 in)  
to fit head circumferences
47 – 53 cm | 18.5 – 21 in

2
finished measurements
circumference: 49 cm | 19.25 in
heights – classic (slouchy): 26.5 cm | 10.5 in (32 cm | 12.5 in)  
to fit head circumferences
53 – 59 cm | 21 – 23 in

3
finished measurements
circumference: 53.5 cm | 21 in
heights – classic (slouchy): 30.5 cm | 12.0 in (36 cm | 14.25 in)  
to fit head circumferences
59 – 65 cm | 23 – 25.5 in

YARN
Como Grande from Lamana is a superfine merino yarn. I believe it is Aran weight, but the yarn company comes from my home country – Germany, and here we don’t use yarn weights as a category. Unfortunately, that leads to indistinct translations. 
In this case I believe you can knit the hat either with a worsted or an Aran weight. Heavy DK would probably work too, if you change the needle size. As long as you hit gauge you are good to go.
Generally, the best fiber for this item is wool as you need elasticity and a soft touch.
 
SKILL LEVEL
Generally, my patterns are written for adventurous beginner and seasoned comfort-seeking knitters.

As an adventurous beginner knitter, you get to learn several new skills on a small fun project and with big medium sized needles in hand. From the German twisted cast-on, to the classic decreases with the challenge to continue working in pattern as set. With the 3-needle bind-off you get to amp up your game with in little time.

There are interactive video links to all these techniques, so help is always just one click away!
Please believe me, I have been in your shoes not that long ago and I do remember those first stitches. Whenever I write my patterns, you are on my mind and I give my very best to hold your hands and guide you all the way to the finishing round.

For seasoned comfort-seeking knitters this is an easy fun quick knit that won’t bore you – promised! There are some details you might not know yet, for example: Did you ever graft the last round of a hat? Do you already know how to do the German twisted cast-on?
As a long-time knitter, you know the difference between a pattern that has been tech edited and test knitted – and one that hasn’t. As you like to knit from quality patterns, please let me assure you that this one has gone through both thoroughly.

I might not have your years of experience, but I am totally obsessed with knitting. I know, that after reaching a certain level, you want to be able to skip several parts of a pattern and get straight to the cast-on. That’s why I keep the instructions always separated from everything else and make sure they are easy to read and can be printed in black & white. Sounds good, right!?

This hat is part of the Sci-Fi Fam collection, which is made for all ages and genders. There are now several hats, a shawlette, a cowl and mittens. I might add some more… Please have a look at the other designs, too.