Madra Hat by Carol Feller

Madra Hat

Knitting
February 2025
Aran (8 wpi) ?
23 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches
in Rib with smaller needle
US 6 - 4.0 mm
US 7 - 4.5 mm
203 - 269 yards (186 - 246 m)
S (M, L, XL)
English
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The intricate visual of this cable pattern forms a fantastic reversible hat. Each side looks different but equally beautiful. The brim can be knit as shown double length to be folded over for warmth and stability or it can be knit at half the length for a simple ribbed edging.

SIZES
S (M, L, XL)

To Fit Actual Head Circumference up to: 20.75 (23, 25, 27)“ / 52.5 (58.5, 63.5, 68.5) cm

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Brim Circumference
: 18.75 (21, 23, 25)“ / 47.5 (53.5, 58.5, 63.5) cm
Size M modelled with 2” / 5 cm of negative ease.

YARN
C1: Stolen Stitches ‘Deas’ (86% Merino Wool, 14% Mohair; 202 yds / 185 m per 3.6 oz / 100 g); Colour: Sea Spray; 1 skein
C2: Stolen Stitches ‘Deas’ (86% Merino Wool, 14% Mohair; 202 yds / 185 m per 3.6 oz / 100 g); Colour: Turf; 1 skein

Approximate Yardage: C1: 81 (92, 101, 123) yds / 74 (82, 90, 111) m; C2: 122 (136, 150, 166) yds / 110 (122, 134, 146) m

NEEDLES & NOTIONS
US size 6 / 4 mm circular needle, 40”/ 100 cm for magic loop or 16”/ 40 cm for brim
US size 7 / 4.5 mm circular needle, 40”/ 100 cm for magic loop or 16” / 40 cm plus dpns for Body
Always use a needle size that gives you the gauge listed, as every knitter’s gauge is unique.

Stitch markers, cable needle, tapestry needle.

GAUGE
23 sts and 28 rnds = 4” / 10 cm in Ribbing with smaller needle
31 sts and 28 rnds = 4” / 10 cm in Ribbing Cable with larger needle