Understory is a gently textured, worsted weight hat patterned with vertical “stripes” of differing lengths. The classic design is both elegant and understated, resulting in an easy-to-wear piece suitable for everyone.

The hat is worked with a provisional cast on, allowing for a doubly-thick and very warm folded brim.

Understory is an excellent introduction to charted knitting for newcomers, and it makes a quick gift sure to be well-worn and well-loved.

This pattern includes both a chart and written instructions.

The Understory Hat is a companion piece to the Undergrowth Scarf.

• Yarn: Malabrigo Rios (100g, 210 yards). Any worsted weight yarn may be substituted. #688 - Yerba; 1 skein. The knit sample required roughly 72 g/150 yards.

• Needles: US 6 and 7 (4 and 4.5 mm) 16” circular needle and/or double-pointed needles.

• Notions: stitch markers, tapestry needle.

• Gauge: 21 stitches and 30 rows to 4” pattern stitch.

• Dimensions: 17.5”/45 cm circumference, 8.25”/21 cm deep. Fits average adult/teen heads.

Skills Required:
provisional cast-on, knitting in the round, knit, purl, slipped stitches
optional: read chart (written instructions also included)