Traders Cove is a regional park nestled along the shores of Okanagan Lake. As a protected vegetation and wildlife park, much of this serene oasis is in its natural state. The park’s two bays are divided by a rocky peninsula adorned with native cacti and sagebrush, and dotted with ponderosa pine.

This hat is knit bottom up, with a textured panel consisting of columns of rick rack and slipped stitches. The pattern includes options for two sizes, and a slouchy or beanie version.

YARN/YARDAGE

Green hat shown in Seawall Fibres Metamorphic Worsted (218y/100g), using 65g Malachite.

Red hat shown in Malabrigo Rios (210y/100g), using 70g Cumparsita.

Blue hat shown in madelinetosh Tosh DK (225y/100g), using 70g Worn Denim.

TOOLS

3.75mm (US 5) and 4.5mm (US 7) needles for preferred method of working in the round, or size needed to get gauge, stitch markers, darning needle

GAUGE

20 st / 4” in stockinette and 23 st / 4” in pattern, with larger needles, after blocking.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

child (adult)
to fit head circumference 20-21 (22-23)”
beanie version – 17 (19)” around by 8” tall
slouchy version – 17 (19)” around by 9½” tall

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