Knit from side-to-side using short rows to curve the crown. This allows a wonderful star to form using short rows in the cables. Work begins with a provisional cast-on and the start and end are grafted together when you finish for a seamless hat.

Nua Version:
SIZES
To Fit Head Circumference up to: 23”/ 58.5 cm

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Band Circumference: 20.5” / 52 cm

YARN
Stolen Stitches ‘Nua’ (60% Merino, 20% Yak, 20% Linen; 153 yds / 140 m per 1.76 oz / 50 g; colour: Kitten Fluff (9810); 1 skein.
Note: This hat used the skein completely so you may need a second skein for swatching, increasing size or if you frequently need more yarn than specified.

NEEDLES & NOTIONS
US size 6 / 4 mm straight needles
Always use a needle size that gives you the gauge listed, as every knitter’s gauge is unique.
Crochet hook approx size of knitting needle, waste yarn, cable needle, tapestry needle.

GAUGE
32 sts and 30 rows = 4” / 10 cm in pattern blocked

Dovestone Version:

SIZES
Medium (Large)

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Band Circumference: 21 (23.5)” / 53.5 (59.5) cm.

MATERIALS
Yarn
baa ram ewe ‘Dovestone’ (50% BFL, 25% Wensleydale Longwool, 25% Dark Brown Masham, 252 yds / 230 m per 3.5 oz / 100 g); colour: Goathland; 1 (1) skein.

Needles & Notions
US size 6 / 4 mm straight needles
Always use a needle size that gives you the gauge listed, as every knitter’s gauge is unique.
Crochet hook approx. size of knitting needle, waste yarn, cable needle, tapestry needle.

GAUGE
30 sts and 30 rows = 4”/ 10 cm in pattern blocked.

ERRATA for Dovestone Version in Dovestone Knits:
Page 22: Omit twice (three times) as it is just a repeat of two (three) times in the first section of the grafting.
Page 22: Omit final row of chart on final repeat for grafting.