The Westfold Cap is inspired by the horse riders (Rohirrim) of Middle Earth who live in the region of Rohan. The Rohirrim are often compared to historical Anglo-Saxons. This hat takes inspiration from their decorative helmets.

It is constructed by knitting the brim horizontally, joining the two edges, and then picking up stitches along the top to make the rest of the hat in the round.

Sizing
XXS (XS, S, M) L, XL
To fit head circumference 20 (21, 22, 23) 24, 25 inches
51 (53, 56, 58) 61, 64 centimeters

Gauge
Brim (with size 7 needles)
24 sts x 30 rows in garter stitch = 4 in/10 cm (unstretched)
15 sts x 27 rows in cable pattern = 2 in/5 cm

Body (with size 8 needles)
19 sts 28 rows in stockinette stitch = 4 in/10 cm

Needles
Brim: US 7 / 4.5 mm or size needed to meet gauge
Body of hat: US 8 / 5 mm or size needed to meet gauge

16” circular and double pointed needles
OR
40” circular or longer for magic loop

I-cord and tassel: US 2 / 2.75 mm double pointed needles

Yarn
Worsted, about 120-180 yards / 110-165 meters

Sample in photos used less than one skein of Malabrigo Rios in Glitter.