The Thumper Hat is a worsted weight slouchy hat with a diamond lace pattern. After working the ribbing, you’ll add some stitches that help add to the delicate slouchy look of the design. Perfect for a late season baseball game, an afternoon walk in the crisp autumn air or even a winter night out on the town!

Sizing

Finished Sizes: Small-Medium (Large-XL)

• Small-Medium: 14.5 in/ 37 cm around
• Large-XL: 16 in/ 41 cm around
• Measured ribbing section, unstretched after blocking
• Both sizes: 9.5 in/ 24cm tall
• Fits heads: 18-20 (21-23) in / 46-51 cm (53-58.5 cm) around

Shown in Large-XL Size on a 21-inch head

Pattern Notes

• This pattern has been tech edited and test knit.
• Instructions are both written and charted.
• Each round includes a handy checkbox in case you want/like to check things off as you go!

Materials

• Yarn: Berroco Ultra Alpaca Worsted Weight Yarn. 50% Wool, 50% Alpaca. 100 g. 219 yards/ 200 meters. Approximately 150 (165) yards / 137 (150) meters used
• Needles: US 6 (4.0mm) & US 8 (5.0 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge; circular and/or double-pointed needles
• Notions: 8 (9) stitch markers + 1 unique marker to mark the beginning of the round if using one circular needle, tapestry needle, scissors

Gauge

20 stitches & 28 rounds / 4 in / 10 cm in lace pattern in the round on larger needles

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About the Name

Many of my designs are inspired by people, places, and landmarks close to my heart; the Thumper Hat follows suit. The diamond pattern featured in this hat is inspired by my favorite baseball diamond—Fenway Park—and the hometown player who ran it most—Ted Williams. Williams (also known as Teddy Ballgame, The Kid, and Thumper) scored 521 homers in his career and is still revered by Bostonian sports fans some 60 years later!