This slouchy Hat has a lovely deep brim and a textured lacey body creating a modern and comfortable Hat. It can be worn in a number of ways for a variety of looks.

Yarn
113 (141, 172, 206) yd/103 (129, 157, 238) m
30yd/28m for a 6x6in/15x15cm swatch in St.St.
Worsted weight, plied yarn.

Materials
4mm/UK8/US6 DPNs/Circular or size needed to obtain gauge
Stitch marker as necessary
Tapestry needle

Sample details
Shown in Little Fox Mere Worsted

Shown in size 21in/53.25cm on model with 21.25in/54cm circumference head

Alternative yarn
Rowan Pure Wool Worsted (219yd/200m per 100g; 100% Wool)

Gauge
20 sts x 26 rows to 4in/10cm on 4mm needles over St.St.
20 sts x 28 rows to 4in/10cm on 4mm needles over 1x1 Twisted Rib, lightly stretched

Sizes
To fit sizes: 18 (19.5, 21, 22.5) in/45.75 (49.5, 53.25, 57.25) cm
Finished size: 14.5 (16, 17.5, 19.25) in/36.75 (40.75, 45.5, 48.75) cm

Skills required
Knit & purl sts, knitting in the round, increases & decreases, specialist cast-on, basic lace (eyelets)

Pattern contents
Written & charted instructions; illustrated tutorials for Alternate Cable Cast-on & Knitting in the Round

Note
This pattern was updated 6/4/2016 - please use the download link to access the latest version.

Accessibility Statement
The main PDF for this pattern is colour blind accessible. It uses black text on a white background. Charts are in greyscale and do not rely on colour.

Support
Do you need help with this pattern? We have a specific discussion thread in the Wormhead’s Hats group where you can ask any questions.

Published September 2010
PDF file size: 3.4MB
Product code: WW114KWaffleSlouch
Technical editor: Heather Murray