Porter Square Hat

This hat is named after Porter Square, located on the border of Cambridge and Somerville in Massachusetts. While it's not really a "square" as much as nearby Harvard Square or Davis Square, it's got a lot of great restaurants and shops, making it an underrated staple. In the same vein - though this hat looks simple, it has quickly become a favorite winter accessory. The squishy brim will keep your ears warm, and the stripe detail gives the hat a classic look. With an aran weight yarn, this hat knits up in no time! See some finished objects (or post your own!) on instagram with [#portersquarehat][1]. **Pattern Options** Double brim (shown in pattern photo) Fold-up brim **Finished Dimensions** Sizes: Adult Small (Adult Large) Will fit a 20-22(23-25) inch head Height with brim folded: 8.5(9) inches Width (unstretched, flat): 7(8) inches Brim: 3.5 inches (folded, or double brim), 7 inches (unfolded) **Skill Level** Beginner (Advanced Beginner for double brim version) Skills: knit, purl, k2tog, ssk, provisional cast on (double brim only - there is a video tutorial linked in the pattern) **Gauge** 4” x 4” = 18sts x 26 rows Hat is stretchy, so gauge is not critical for this project **Yarn** Loops and Threads Impeccable Solids (or any aran/worsted weight yarn) MC (green) - 80 (100) yards (1 skein) CC (white) - 60 (75) yards (1 skein) Note: you can use a thinner yarn, like a DK, just size up! **Notions** Stitch markers (7 - one for BOR, 6 for decreases) Tapestry needle Crochet hook (any size, for double brim version only) Scrap yarn (for provisional cast-on, double brim version only) Extra 16" circular needle (for double brim version only) **Needles** Suggested: US 8 - 5.0mm 16” (40cm) circular knitting needles or DPNs An extra 16 inch circular needle approximately the same size (to put stitches from provisional cast on onto, double brim version only) [1]: https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/portersquarehat/