Rachis was born with hand-dyed yarn in mind. Whether it be an opinionated variegated yarn or a subdued semi-solid, the yarn comes to life as the stitches travel around this Hat.

Photographic tutorials are included for all relevant techniques to help guide you through the process. The pattern is provided in  6 sizes, ensuring you can cover plenty of heads!

Yarn
152 (182, 222, 260, 303, 342) yd/139 (166, 203, 238, 277, 313) m
DK weight, single or plied yarn; solid, semi-solid or variegated yarns.

Needles & Notions
Set 3.25mm/UK10/US3 & 3.5mm/UK--/US4 DPNs/Circular or size needed to obtain gauge
3mm crochet hook
Stitch marker as necessary
Tapestry needle

Sample details
Shown in Third Vault Yarns Caroline DK (252yd/230m per 4oz/115g; 100% Merino)

Shown in size 21in/53.25cm on model with 21.5in/54.5cm circumference head

Note
Notes about adjusting depth and slouch, and achieving additional sizes, are included.

Gauge
24 sts x 32 rows to 4in/10cm on 3.5mm needles over Stocking St.
24 sts x 48 rows to 4in/10cm on 3.25mm needles over Garter St.
24 sts x 32 rows to 4in/10cm on 3.5mm needles over Twisted Rib

Sizes
To fit size: 15 (17, 19, 21, 23, 25) in/38 (43.25, 48.25, 53.25, 58.5, 63.5) cm
Finished size: 12 (14, 16, 18, 20, 22) in/30.5 (35.5, 40.75, 45.75, 50.75, 56) cm

Skills required
Knit & purl sts, knitting in the round, increases & decreases, specialist cast-on

Pattern contents
Written and charted instructions; download links for indepth photographic tutorials

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.

Published August 2022.

PDF file size: 3MB, image res. 150DPI

Product code: WW430KRachis

Technical editor: Sharon Carter & Deb Bramham