Stria Hat

> [Do you enjoy Andrea’s patterns? Sign up for the DreaReneeKnits Newsletter to receive sneak peeks of new patterns, exclusive introductory discounts, video tutorials, and other things she knows you’ll love!!][1] [Join us for the 5th Annual Spring KAL Challenge!!][2] **DETAILS** After knitting the Stria Cardigan, I just haven’t been able to get enough of Half-Fishermen’s Rib and stripes! I decided the best use of the leftover yarn would be a cozy hat! The squishy, elastic nature of this stitch pattern means it has great stretch, and each size can fit a variety of noggins. This hat is worked from the brim to the crown, and thanks to the gauge difference between regular ribbing and Half-Fishermen’s Rib, you only need one needle size! **SIZES** Small (Medium, Large) **FINISHED BRIM CIRCUMFERENCE** 16.5 (18.25, 20)”/42 (46.5, 51) cm *Sample shown in size S on a 21”/53.5 cm head circumference.* **YARN REQUIREMENTS** *These are just approximations. Total yarn usage will depend on the yarn you use (fiber content, ply, etc.), your personal gauge, and any modifications you may make.* Fingering Weight MC - 42 (46, 50) g / 168 (184, 200) yds / 154 (168, 183) m CC (total) - 7 (8, 9) g / 28 (32, 36) yds / 26 (30, 33) m **SUGGESTED YARN** *For this hat I chose a US-grown and milled, single-breed, Corriedale wool. It is both strong and next-to-skin soft, making it a perfect choice for the Stria Hat!* Ampersand Fibers - Caslon Fingering 100% US Corriedale (100 g/400 yds/366 m) MC - 1 skein in Grisaille 01 (cream) CCs - 1 skein each of Pompadour 02 (pink), Ochre 02 (yellow), Vermilion 02 (orange), Scheele 02 (green) **SUGGESTED NEEDLES** US 2/2.75 mm - 16”/40 cm circular and preferred needles for small circumference knitting to shape the crown *(Use the needle size you need to achieve gauge.)* **NOTIONS** Stitch markers (5, with one of them unique from the others for the BOR), tapestry needle **GAUGE** 24 sts & 56 rnds = 4”/10 cm **TECHNIQUES TO INDULGE IN** [Long Tail Tubular Cast On][3] *or* [Twisted German Cast On][4] Knitting Purling Stripes [Half Fisherman’s Rib][5] [Left Leaning Decrease Half Fisherman’s Rib - Sl-K2tog-PSSO in the stitch below][6] [SSK-B in Half Fisherman’s Rib][7] **YARN SUBSTITUTION IDEAS** [Click here to be directed to a pdf with some yarn substitution ideas! These yarns have not all been tested, so we can not guarantee their outcome, but we do hope they provide a jumping off point for inspiration!][8] [1]: http://eepurl.com/diPxsr [2]: https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/dreareneeknits/topics/4199342 [3]: https://youtu.be/RbElPT1bCg8 [4]: https://youtu.be/oWHRfvU5im0 [5]: https://youtu.be/pf0h04GhVxg [6]: https://youtu.be/B0vMnzg750A [7]: https://youtu.be/CmlUlYrn1mo [8]: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1I29LJgPirMBKJcK6e7qhzhAjlPE7QCSh/view?usp=sharing