This simple slouchy hat design was inspired by one of the most popular Irish legends…. The Leprechauns!
It’s made in a DK weight but it looks good in any worsted yarns as well.
If you like the simplicity inside you…., this hat will be a perfect match for you. As a cable lover?….definitely The Leprechaun hat!

Needles
4 mm / US #6 - circular (or dpns)
3.5 mm / US #4 circular (or dpns)

Yarn
Malabrigo Arroyo (Pure Superwash Merino Wool; 100g - 335 yards (305 m)) or any other DK weight yarn which gives you the correct gauge; 180 yds - 250 yds (165 m – 228.5 m)

Gauge
20 sts and 22 rows over 10 cm/ 4” in stockinette st worked flat with larger needles after wet blocking

Notions
3 stitch markers, tapestry needle, cable needle (CN)

Sizes
S (M, L) - 21 (22, 23)”/ 51.1 (54, 57) cm head circumference