Short rows are used to create off centre stripes in garter stitch that carry right through to the crown. 5 sizes are included to ensure the perfect fit. Due to the pattern structure, the range of sizes is created by two different weight yarns. The Hat is worked in the round and bottom up.

Materials for sizes 18in & 21in
Yarn A: 66 (100) yd/61 (90) m
Yarn B: 88 (113) yd/81 (103) m
64yd/59m for a 6x6in/15x15cm swatch in St.St
Cascade 220 Sport (164yd150m/50g; 100% Superwash Merino)
Set 3mm/UK11/US2½ DPNs/Circular or size needed to obtain gauge
Stitch marker as necessary
Tapestry needle

Materials for sizes 16in, 19in & 23in
Yarn A: 41 (65, 95) yd/37 (59, 87) m
Yarn B: 54 (83, 116) yd/49 (75, 106) m
60yd/55m for a 6x6in/15x15cm swatch in St.St
Rowan Pure Wool DK (136yd/124m/50g; 100% Superwash Merino)
Set 3.25mm/UK10/US3 DPNs/Circular or size needed to obtain gauge
Stitch marker as necessary
Tapestry needle

Sample details
Shown in size 19in/48.25cm on model with 20in/51cm circumference head

Gauge for sizes 18in & 21in
28 sts x 56 rows to 4in/10cm on 3mm needles over Garter St.
28 sts x 40 rows to 4in/10cm on 3mm needles over Twisted Rib

Gauge for sizes 16in, 19in & 23in
26 sts x 52 rows to 4in/10cm on 3.25mm needles over Garter St.
26 sts x 37 rows to 4in/10cm on 3.25mm needles over Twisted Rib

Sizes
To fit size: 16 (18, 19, 21, 23) in/ 40.75 (45.75, 48.25, 53.25, 58.5) cm
Finished size: 13.75 (15.5, 16.5, 18, 19.5) in/ 35 (39.25, 42, 45.75, 49.5) cm

Skills required
Knit & purl stitches, knitting in the round, increases & decreases, short rows, specialist cast-on

Pattern contents
Written instructions; illustrated tutorials for Alternate Cable cast-on and Short rows

Support
Do you need help with this pattern? We have a specific discussion thread in the Wormhead’s Hats group where you can ask any questions.

Accessibility Statement
The main PDF for this pattern is colour blind accessible. It uses black text on a white background and does not rely on colour.

Published July 2013
PDF file size: 3.5MB
Product code: WW224KLabyrinth
Technical editors: Heather Murray & Tana Pageler