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Pacific Crest Trail Hat is a cozy and squishy hat with easy cables and a deep foldover brim with an optional fold line that keeps the brim in place and looking neat and tidy.

This hat is truly unisex, is offered in three sizes, and can be made in sport to worsted yarn weights. Size and height of hat are easily adjusted (instructions are included). The size will vary depending on yarn weight and gauge.

Add a pom pom to top it off if you wish… maybe use a contrasting color for the pom pom or one of those awesome furry ones? You could also double-strand the brim so that it’s extra thick and warm.

This hat is part of the Pacific Crest Trail Collection. Be sure to check out the other designs in the collection too!

This pattern has been professionally tech-edited and tested.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

S (M, L)
Finished Circumference: 18.5(20.25, 22) inches / 47(51.5, 56) cm
Depth of hat: 8.5 inches / 21.5 cm with brim folded up 2.5 inches / 6.5 cm.

Choose hat size 1 inch / 2.5 cm smaller than head circumference. See instructions in pattern to adjust size.

RECOMMENDED YARN

The Fibre Co Road to China Light Sport (65% baby alpaca, 15% silk, 10% camel, 10% cashmere); 159 yds (145 m)/1.76 oz (50 g).

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OR any yarn that meets gauge, has good drape and definition for the cable stitches.

Size and yarn usage will vary depending on gauge and specific yarn used. See YarnSub.com for yarn substitutions.

ESTIMATED YARN REQUIRED

245 yds / 224 m. For taller hat: 257 yds / 251 m.

Yarn usage will vary depending on gauge, options chosen, and specific yarn used.

GAUGE
27 sts / 34 rounds = 4 inches / 10 cm in stockinette st and 32 sts/34 rounds in cable stitch pattern using Main needles for both swatches.

EXPERIENCE LEVEL:
Intermediate level but is accessible to Advanced Beginner with experience in skills used.
Skills Used: Basic stitches, increases, decreases, basic cables, Italian (Tubular) Cast On (tutorial provided).

Pattern will be available in Knit Companion.

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