Alveare’s deep welts pile up like a iconic beehive, creating an irresistibly wearable slouchy Hat with an optional bobble. The alternating bands make for a simple, gratifying knit that shows the beauty of both sides of stocking stitch – choose a soft, smooth yarn such as this BFL singles for best effect. Hat Description Alveare is a slouchy Hat, worked seamless from the bottom up. It starts with a wide vertical rib for the brim and the body features a horizontal rib pattern that continues to the crown. Decreases are worked evenly at five points around the crown, which creates a star-like imprint to the crown of the Hat. It is finished with an optional bobble. Pattern Details Yarn 168 [196, 231, 269] yd/154 [179, 211, 246] m Worsted weight, single or plied yarn; solid, semi-solid, variegated or gradient yarns. Needles & Notions Set 4mm/UK8/US6 DPNS/Circular or size needed to obtain gauge Small amount of stuffing for bobble Stitch marker as necessary Tapestry needle Sample Details Shown in Lorna’s Laces Haymarket [215yd/197m per 100g; 100% Blue Faced Leicester] Shown in size 22in/56cm on model with 21.5in/54.5cm circumference head Alternative Yarns Manos Del Uruguay Maxima [218yd/199m per 100g; 100% Merino] Gauge 20 sts x 32 rows to 4in/10cm on 4mm needles over Stocking St. Sizes To fit size: 18 [20, 22, 24] in/45.75 [50.75, 56, 61] cm Finished size: 16 [17.5, 19.25, 20.75] in/40.75 [44.75, 48.75, 52.75] cm Pattern Notes Notes about adjusting depth and slouch, and achieving additional sizes, 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.
