Maple Key Hat by Rhonda Yerxa

Maple Key Hat

Knitting
April 2022
QZLKNIT 100% merino wool
Aran (8 wpi) ?
28 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches
in Maple Key Pattern
US 2½ - 3.0 mm
US 3 - 3.25 mm
176 yards (161 m)
Fits 54-56 cm/21-22" circumference.
English
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This hat begins at the brim and is worked in ribbing for a deep folded brim. Once the ribbing is complete, the body is worked.

The body of the hat is worked in a texture pattern of a maple key from either written instructions or a chart. The chart/written instruction of the pattern is worked once. Decreases shape the crown and a pom pom is optional to complete the look.

This is not a beginner pattern, although it does not require many special techniques or a cable needle making it a great start for an adventurous beginner! It is a great introduction to working from charts and for giving a basic hat flair.

NEEDLES
1 – 16” (40 cm) 3mm/US 2.5 circular.
1 – 16” (40 cm) 3.25/US 3 circular.

SKILLS
Knit, purl, bobbles, patterning from charts and written instruction.