Just a short walk away from our home is the Torrens, the iconic river of Adelaide. We love to wander along it, watching birds splash in the water, and the beautiful trees come into bloom. This hat was inspired by such images. Leaf or ripple-like twisted stitch motifs transform into dotty pebble patterning, which looks gorgeous in a tweed yarn like Arranmore Light! The pattern is written to result in your choice of either a fitted or slouchy crown in each size, but suggestions are also provided on how to extend the brim length if desired.

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SIZE
Child/Adult Small: 44cm (17 ¼“) circumference, fits head circumference 45.5–55.5cm (18–21 ¾”); 17.5cm (7”) or 19.5cm (7 ¾“) long
Adult Medium: 47.5cm (18 ¾”) circumference, fits head circumference 49–59cm (19 ¼–23 ¼”); 20.5cm (8”) or 22.5cm (8 ¾“) long
Adult Large: 51cm (20”) circumference, fits head circumference 52.5–62.5cm (20 ¾ –24 ½”); 23cm (9”) or 25cm (9 ¾“) long

YARN
The Fibre Co. Arranmore Light (80% merino wool, 10% silk, 10% cashmere; 300m 328yds/100g), 1 skein Odhran colourway, or 100g light DK weight yarn
Sample used approximately 57g (171m {187yds}) for Adult Medium hat, slouchy version. Please note that the yardage requirements will vary depending on the hat circumference, length, and any differences in gauge.

Small amount of waste yarn

NEEDLES & NOTIONS
Please note that the sizing of your hat is determined by your choice of needle and resultant gauge
3mm (US 2.5/3), 3.75mm (US 5) or 4.5mm (US 7), at least 80cm (32”) length circular needle, double-pointed needles or short circular needle to obtain gauge for desired finished measurements
Cable needle
Stitch marker/progress keeper (optional)
Scissors
Tapestry needle
Tape measure

GAUGE
Child/Adult Small: 29 stitches x 36 rounds = 10cm (4”) (suggested needle size: 3mm {US 2.5/3})
Adult Medium: 27 stitches x 32 rounds = 10cm (4”) (suggested needle size: 3.75mm {US 5})
Adult Large: 25 stitches x 28 rounds = 10cm (4”) (suggested needle size: 4.5mm {US 7})

In Brim Chart, knit in the round and relaxed after blocking.

VIDEO TUTORIAL LINKS INCLUDED IN THIS PATTERN
-How to horizontally wrap multiple stitches in your knitting
-Alternate Cable Cast On Method

This pattern has been professionally tech edited, and test knit. Instructions are provided in both written and charted format where relevant.