Worked flat from the bottom up and seamed at the centre back, Precursor is a gentle introduction to short row colourwork. Worked in DK weight yarn the pattern can easily be adjusted for a range of sizes by changing needle size, gauge or yarn.

Two different Hat styles are included – beanie & slouch.

Yarn
Beanie: Yarn A: 174yd/160m; Yarn B: 12yd/11m
Slouch: Yarn A: 238yd/219m; Yarn B: 13yd/12m
DK weight, single or plied yarn; tonal or high contrast solid, semi-solid or variegated yarns.

Needles & Notions
Pair 3mm (3.25mm) straight needles or size needed to obtain gauge
3.25mm crochet hook
11 Stitch Markers
Tapestry needle

Sample details
Shown in Duck Duck Wool DK in shade ‘Peter’s Shadow’ (250yd/229m per 4oz/115g; 100% Merino) & Neighborhood Fiber Co. Studio DK in shade ‘Oliver’ (275yd/252m per 4oz/115g; 100% Merino)

Shown in size 23in/58.5cm on model with 23in/58.5cm circumference head

Note
Sizing in this pattern is achieved via gauge. Adjustment notes are included.

Size & Gauge
To fit size: 21in/53.25cm; use 3mm needles
Gauge: 24 sts x 48 rows to 4in/10cm over Garter Stitch
Finished sizes:
Beanie: Circumference: 18in/45.75cm
Length: 8in/20.25cm
Slouch: Circumference: 16.75in/42.5cm
Length: 10in/25.5cm
To fit size: 23in/58.5cm; use 3.25mm needles
Gauge: 22 sts x 44 rows to 4in/10cm over Garter Stitch
Finished sizes:
Beanie: Circumference: 19.75in/50.25cm
Length: 8.75in/22.25cm
Slouch: Circumference: 18.25in/46.25cm
Length: 11in/28cm

Skills required
Knit & purl sts, short rows, crochet cast-on, garter mattress stitch

Pattern contents
Written & charted instructions; links to tutorials are included.

Accessibility Statement
The main PDF for this pattern is colour blind accessible. It uses black text on a white background. Charts are in greyscale and do not rely on colour.

Support
Do you need help with this pattern? We have a specific discussion thread in the Wormhead’s Hats group where you can ask any questions.

Publication details
ISBN: 978-9916-693-62-9
Tallinn, Estonia, 2024
Woolly Wormhead OÜ
WW450KPrecursor
Technical editor: Deb Bramham