The Minack Hat was inspired by the Minack Theatre in Cornwall. Built into the cliffside, the outdoor theatre has tiers of seats carved from rock and inscribed with many of the performances that have taken place there and their dates. The simple slipped stitch pattern in this hat emulates the rows of seats in this magical place.

Sizes available: Small - 19cm/7.5” wide X 25cm/10” long. To fit head circumference of 50.5cm / 20”.
Medium - 24cm/10.5” wide X 25cm/10” long. To fit head circumference of 56cm / 22”.
Large - 29cm/11.5” wide X 25cm/10” long. To fit head circumference of 61cm / 24”.

Yarn requirements: Rowan Super Fine Merino 4ply or other Fingering/4ply yarn which achieves tension/gauge. Contrast yarn for pom-pom if required. (Sample shown used Rowan Cocoon for pom-pom).

Yardage: Small - 250 yards (2 X 50g Rowan Super Fine Merino 4ply.)
Medium - 280 yards ( 2 X 50g Rowan Super Fine Merino 4ply.)
Large - 310 yards (2 X 50g Rowan Super Fine Merino 4ply.)

Needles/notions: 3mm (US 2.5) circular needle - 16” length.
3.25mm (US 3) circular needle - 16” length.
3.25mm (US 3) dpns for crown unless using magic loop.
Pom-pom maker.
Tapestry needle.
Stitch marker.

The pattern as described will result in a slightly slouchy hat with a relaxed brim. Instructions include advice on how to make a longer or shorter hat and also a tighter brim if required.