Worked from the brim up Tilted Slouch is knitted in a simple knit and purl combination that creates an interesting effect.
DIFFICULTY
Intermediate – knit, purl, simple increases and decreases and simple finishing.
TO FIT SIZE
20 (22, 24) in / 51 (56, 61) cm head circumference.
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Brim circumference: 16 3/4 (19, 21) in / 42.5 (48.25, 53.25) cm.
YARN
Rowan Pure Wool DK (100% superwash wool 50g / 137 yards / 125 m), #003, Anthracite; 2 (3, 3) skeins.
Substitute with approximately 200 (220, 240) m / 220 (240, 260) yrds.
TENSION
22 sts and 28 rnds = 4 inches / 10 cm in Stocking stitch on larger needles
28 sts and 28 rnds = 4 inches / 10 cm in diagonal rib pattern on larger needles
NEEDLES AND NOTIONS
Size 4 mm (US6) circular needle
Size 4 mm (US6) set of double pointed needles
Size 3.5 mm (US4) set of double pointed needles
Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge
Stitch marker, darning needle