Purple Rain by Mariella Borghi

Purple Rain

Knitting
March 2023
Super Bulky (5-6 wpi) ?
10 stitches = 4 inches
US 13 - 9.0 mm
US 15 - 10.0 mm
114 yards (104 m)
Unique size
English Italian
This pattern is available as a free Ravelry download

Purple Rain is a casual hat, worked in the round from the brim to the top. It can be knitted even by beginners who can use magic loop and knit in the round. An optional pompom is worked last.

Yarn
Superbulky weight yarn, approximately
114 yds (105 meters), 5,3oz (150 gr)
Note: Yardage doesn’t include optional pompom.

I used 1 skein Franca Manos del Uruguay, 100% Superwash merino, 114 yds (105 meters), 5,3oz (150 gr) shown in color F23 Stone

Needles
US 13-15 (9-10 mm)
16 inch (40 cm) circular needles or DPN needles same size.

Needle sizes are suggestions only, please make a gauge swatch to determine the needle size needed to get gauge.

Gauge
10 sts = 4” (10 cm) in main pattern after blocking.

Sizes
One size.
Circumference (unstretched): 19 inch (50 cm) to fit 21.5/23 inch (54.5/58.5 cm)
Heigh without pom pom +/- 12” (30 cm)

Notions
Stitch markers, cable needle, magic loop if you prefer it to DPNs, pompom maker (optional)