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The River Lagan is the main river that flows through Belfast, out into Belfast Lough and then the Irish Sea. As a child I walked the towpath with my dad and sister, and in recent times it has become a favourite walk for my husband and me. From Autumn through to Spring, a hat is often a necessary accessory!

The Lagan Hat is a basic DK weight hat, with the cables giving it just a little bit extra interest, and representing the winding nature of the river.

The pattern has four sizes, ranging from toddler to large adult. It is knit using a short circular but can be adapted to knit using the magic loop method or with dpns. A longer cable or DPNs will be required for the crown decreases.

To fit approx.:
Toddler: 14” (35 cm)
Child: 16” (41 cm)
Adult: 20” (51 cm)
Large adult: 22” (56 cm)

Needles:
3.5 mm (US 4) 40 cm circular needle.
4.5 mm (US 7) 40 cm circular needle & DPN’s or longer cable for crown decreases.
Cable Needle

Gauge: 20 sts x 28 rows per 4 inches using 4.5 mm (US 7) needle in stocking stitch.

Yarn: Giddy Aunt Yarns Merino DK 100g 246yds/225m
Toddler: 35 g (87 yds/ 79 m)
Child: 45 g (111 yds/ 102 m)
Adult: 55 g (135 yds/ 124 m)
Large Adult 70 g (172 yds/ 158 m)

Notions:
One stitch marker to denote the beginning of the round (bor),
Stitch markers to indicate decrease repeats in crown section. (optional, but recommended)
Tapestry needle.