Bute is a textured latticework hat inspired by the peaks and valleys of Vancouver’s coastal mountain ranges. Sized to fit a woman’s head and worked with Cascade 220, it’s a quick knit that will keep you warm no matter which of our local hills you’re frolicking around on. Though originally intended for a woman, the pattern makes a particularly attractive fitted had for a man as well (especially if you eliminate the pom-pom.)

Finished Dimensions:

17 finished circumference, will comfortable stretch to fit a head up to 25” in circumference

Gauge:

22 stitches per 4 inches in lattice pattern, after blocking

Materials:

• 143 yards of worsted weight yarn (1 ball Cascade 220 shown here in Jet, Charcoal Grey, and Silver Grey)
• optional 33 yards of contrasting worsted weight yarn for pom-pom (1 ball Cascade 220 shown here in Straw, Lavender Heather, and Nebula Heather)

Needles:

• one 16” circular needle in size needed to obtain gauge (suggested 4.5mm)
• one 16” circular needle one size smaller than first needle (suggested 3.5mm)
• one set double pointed needles in size needed to obtain gauge

Additional Tools:

• stitch marker
• pom-pom maker