The Woodsman Hat by Melinda Measor

The Woodsman Hat

Knitting
May 2022
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
19 stitches and 29 rows = 4 inches
in Pattern Motif
US 6 - 4.0 mm
US 7 - 4.5 mm
94 - 153 yards (86 - 140 m)
3
English
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The Woodsman - Discover the enchanting world where craftsmanship meets creativity with Small Fish Yarn’s Woodshed colourway. Picture the awe-inspiring artistry of my husband, Curt, as he transforms humble wood into masterpieces. When I stumbled upon the Woodshed yarn, its bronze and silver tones seemed tailor-made for Curt’s workshop, and he couldn’t resist claiming them.

Known for his hat obsession, I crafted The Woodsman to mirror the Woodshed yarn’s bark-like hues. The cable motif pays homage to Curt’s woodworking passion, weaving his dedication into every stitch. Witness the fusion of woodworking and yarn in this uniquely beautiful creation.

Join our celebration of the Beauty of Woodworking and Yarn – a testament to how these two worlds harmonise. The Woodsman invites you to embark on your creative journey, whether it involves wood or yarn. The possibilities are limitless, ensuring extraordinary outcomes. Revel in the magic of creation!

Worked from the bottom up, this versatile hat pattern allows you to craft a perfectly fitting hat seamlessly in the round. The construction involves starting with the brim, progressing to the body, and culminating with shaping the crown. As you approach the final stages of the crown, you’ll need to switch from using 16” / 40 cm circular needles to either the magic loop method or double-pointed needles, depending on your preference for tackling smaller circumferences.


SKILL LEVEL
Intermediate

SIZE INFORMATION
Child/Teen (Adult, Large Adult)
20 (22, 24)” / 51 (56, 61) cm

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
17.5 (19.75, 22)” / 44 (49.5, 55) cm circumference — select a size from the finished measurements that is 1-3” / 2.5-7.5 cm smaller than your head circumference. This hat is worn with negative ease. 7.5 (9, 10)” / 19 (23, 25.5) cm in height.

NOTIONS
Tapestry needle, scissors, tape measure, cable needle, stitch marker (1), pompom (optional)

SUGGESTED NEEDLES
Brim: US6 (4 mm) 16” / 40 cm circular needles, or one size smaller than needles used for gauge
Body: US7 (4.5 mm) 16” / 40 cm circular needles, or the size required to get gauge
Crown: Same needle size as the body using preferred needles for a small circumference (magic loop or double-pointed needles)

YARN REQUIREMENTS
94 (133, 153) yds / 86 (122, 140) m worsted weight yarn

SUGGESTED YARN
Small Fish Yarns – Worsted
100% Superwash Merino
186 yds (170 m) / 3.5 oz (100 g)
Colour: Woodshed
https://www.etsy.com/shop/SmallFishYarns

GAUGE
19 stitches by 29 rounds in pattern motif on larger needles = 4” / 10 cm, after blocking. Gauge is crucial in obtaining the correct fit. Changes in gauge will cause a size difference for both your finished hat and the yardage requirements for your project.


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Jerrah Robbins provided professional tech editing for this pattern.