What’s better than a free hat pattern? 12 free hat patterns, of course! This year we’re releasing a new, free hat design each month made in Germantown.

Worthy of Note
The November Hat is worked in the round from the bottom up from charts. After working the twisted stitch and cable brim ribbing, a lace and cable pattern is worked for the body of the hat. When working the body chart, your stitch count will increase from 18 to 24 stitches, and then back down to 18 stitches again.

Decreases shape the crown. Beginning with Round 8, you will need to move and replace the stitch marker identifying the beginning of the round.

Specifications
YARN
Kelbourne Woolens Germantown (100% N. American Wool; 220 yds/100 gm skein): rhododendron 609, 1 skein.
GAUGE
1 Pattern Repeat (18–24 sts) = 3.5” (9 cm) on larger ndls, after blocking.
23 rnds = 4” (10 cm) in lace and cable patt on larger ndls, after blocking.
NEEDLES
1 – 16” (40 cm) US 5 (3.75 mm) circular.
1 – 16” (40 cm) US 7 (4.5 mm) circular.
1 – set US 7 (4.5 mm) DPNs.
Check your gauge and adjust needle size(s) accordingly if necessary.
NOTIONS
Darning needle, stitch marker, Kelbourne Woolens label, sewing thread, sharp sewing needle.
SIZE
17.5” (44.5 cm), brim circumference, unstretched. 9” (22.5 cm) height.
SKILLS
Working from charts, bobbles.

Image: Linette Kielinski