Hat

Your hat your way! The Thornfield hat is designed so that you can choose just the look you want. Instructions are included for both slouchy fit and beanie style. There is also a matching cowl and mittens to complement this hat.

Materials
Eden Cottage Yarns Askham (4ply; 70% baby alpaca, 30% silk; 200m / 218yds per 50g ball)
Shade: Air; 1 x 50g ball
If you opt for the slouchy version you need 2 balls

Needles and Accessories
-One set of 2.25mm (US1) double pointed needles, 20cm long / 8 in
-One set of 2.75mm (US2) double pointed needles, 20cm long / 8 in
-Or One 40cm / 16 in, circular in each size, or other needles suitable for working this circumference in the round.
-Note: This project can be worked entirely on double pointed needles, if you prefer to work using circular needles, you may require double pointed needles when working the crown. This hat could also be worked using the magic loop technique.
-0.6mm crochet hook (for beading)
-One stitch marker. If you would like to mark each repeat you will need 6 stitch markers.
-Cable needle
-Beads: Samples used 100 (126) beads for slouchy version) 6/0 Czech Seed Bead Matt Silverlined Rainbow – Grey. Please see page three for more details on beads

Size
Small (Medium, Large)
Finished hat circumference:
42 (46, 51)cm / 16.5 (18, 20)in

Finished brim circumference:
39 (41, 43.5)cm / 15.5 (16.25, 17.25)in
To fit: 47-50 (51-55, 56-60)cm / 18.5-19.75 (20-21.75, 22-23.75)in

Length from brim to crown
Fitted: 19 (20, 20.5)cm / 7.5 (8, 8.25)in
Slouchy: 22 (23, 23.5)cm / 8.5 (9, 9.25)in

Gauge
32 sts x 40 rows to 10cm (4in) over stocking stitch on 2.75mm needles after blocking
34 sts x 56 rows to 10cm (4in) over ribbing on 2.25mm needles after blocking
28 sts x 12 rows to 9.5cm x 3cm (3.75 x 1.25 in) over pattern stitch on 2.75mm needles after blocking