St. James is a cap inspired by a Breton watch cap John Arbon bought whilst holidaying in France. It was such a hit, Dan & Emily had to have one too. Dan, my husband, lives in hats, so here we are; now he can have one in every colour.
This unisex hat has a snug fit to the head, with a folded brim for sturdiness and no fussing with stitch details. The crown is simply decreased and secured.
It should become your go to hat to accompany you on seaside rambles and treacherous adventures which normally involve hopping fences, long short cuts, getting your feet wet and almost always ending with a pint in hand.

To fit Head Circ
Baby (Toddler, Child, Teen, Adult 1, Adult 2)
35.5 (41.5, 45.5, 51, 56, 61) cm / 14 (16, 17, 20, 22, 24)”

Francesca and Daniel wear Adult 1.
Yarn
John Arbon Textiles Devonia (DK; 50% Exmoor Blueface, 30% Devon Bluefaced Leicster, 20% Devon Wensleydale) 100g / 255yds/233m
Shade: Amber Blaze (Orange) Cinder Glow (Black) 1 skein

Needles
3.5mm / US 4 DPN or circulars for your preferred method of working in the round.

Gauge: 20 sts & 40 rows = 10 cm / 4” over stocking stitch in the round on 3.5 mm needles after blocking.

Notions: Darning needle, stitch marker

Notes
St. James is cast on at the brim and knit in the round. The brim is created by folding the hem. Decreases are worked in the crown to shape top of cap.