The Pilou hat is knit in the round with a simple textured stitch pattern and is suitable for beginning knitters who want to gain experience with a new, easy pattern stitch. The crown is shaped in quarters adding an interesting detail to the top of the hat. Brim is folded over for extra warmth.

Sample shown used Rowan Felted Tweed Colour: “the tweedy hues gradually evolve along the fibres at a gentle and unhurried pace.”

Finished measurements
Circumference 18” (45 cm) stretches to fit adult
Length – 10¼“ (26 cm) uncuffed

Materials
1 Ball ROWAN FELTED TWEED COLOUR (50g / 191 yds), #026 Amethyst
16” Length circular knitting needle, size 6 (4 mm) OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE
16” Length circular knitting needle, size 4 (3.5 mm)
Set of 5 Double-pointed needles (dpn), size 6 (4 mm)
Stitch markers

Gauge
25 sts = 4” (10.2 cm); 34 rnds = 4” (10.2 cm) in Pattern stitch
TO SAVE TIME, TAKE TIME TO CHECK GAUGE