This skater style slouchy beanie makes great use of slipped stitches with variegated yarns. Instructions are included to customise the pattern to make a truly unique Hat. This pattern is available individually, or as part of the Painted Woolly Toppers For Kids eBook. Hat Description Allerton is a square top slouchy Hat with vertical columns of slipped stitches on a garter stitch backdrop. The Hat is worked in the round from the bottom up and starts with two columns of slipped stitches. Additional columns of slipped stitches are added at staggered points in the body, creating offset columns of texture. The columns continue to the top of the Hat. Pattern Details Yarn 225 [269, 317, 371, 430] yd/206 [246, 290, 339, 393] m 4ply/Sock weight, single or plied yarn; solid, semi-solid or variegated yarns. Needles & Notions Set 2.25mm/UK13/US1 DPNS/Circular or size needed to obtain gauge Stitch marker as necessary Tapestry needle Sample Details Shown in Manos del Uruguay Alegria [445yd/407m per 100g; 75% Superwash Merino, 25% Polyamide] Shown in size 22in/55.75cm on model with 21.75in/55.25cm circumference head Alternative Yarns Malabrigo Sock [440yd/402m per 100g; 100% Superwash Merino] Gauge 30 sts x 42 rows to 4in/10cm on 2.25mm needles over Stocking St. 30 sts x 60 rows to 4in/10cm on 2.25mm needles over Garter St. Sizes To fit size: 16 [18, 20, 22, 24] in/40.75 [45.75, 50.75, 55.75, 61] cm Finished size: 14.5 [16, 17.5, 19.25, 20.75] in/36.75 [40.75, 40.5, 49, 52.75] cm Pattern Notes Notes about adjusting depth and slouch are included. Pattern Support If you need help with this pattern, or have any questions about it, we have a dedicated forum thread where we can help you! Click here to visit the thread.
