Northern Strand hat originated from my daughter’s suggestion, that slouchy hats would really be something she’d like to wear…and as always, so glad I listened to my daughter!

This hat is knit with a fitted brim and slouchy hat body for a comfy feel. A great grab and go hat to wear on any outdoor adventure or walk to town. Northern Strand is named after our local bike and walking paths.

Pattern professionally tech edited by Annie Lin.
Special thanks to my friend, Megan Hamilton for modeling this hat.

Size Information:
Width, laid flat, at brim: 8”/20cm
Width, laid flat pattern: 8.75”/22cm
Depth, laid flat, brim to crown: 8.25”/21cm
Fits 20-22”/51-56cm head circumference

Gauge:
Ribbing on US 6 / 4.25mm needles: 20 sts and 32 rnds = 4”/10cm
Pattern on US 8 / 5.0mm needles: 20 sts and 24 rnds = 4”/10cm

Suggested Yarns:
Berroco Ultra Alpaca (50% Wool, 50% Alpaca; 219yds/200m per 100g/3.53oz skein).
Malabrigo Rios (100% Superwash Merino Wool; 210yds/192m per 100g/3.53oz skein).

Yardage/Yarn Shown:
Approx 185yds/170m (Berroco Ultra Alpaca in Spruce #174)

Needle Size:
US 6 / 4.25mm 16”/40cm
US 8 / 5mm 16”/40cm and double pointed needles (or for Magic Loop, 32”/82cm or 40”/102cm circular needle

Notions: Tapestry needle, markers, scissors