Midvale Hat

**Introducing the Year of (Bulky) Hats!** We continue to be overwhelmed at the positive reception to our Year of Hats from 2019, and it was a no brainer to do it again in [Germantown Bulky][1]! **Worthy of Note** A two stitch garter panel is paired with a four stitch left leaning cable making the August YOBH, Midvale, a classic and cosy accessory. Worked in the round from the bottom up, the ribbing beautifully transitions into the cable pattern that begins with integrated increases. Once the body of the hat is worked, integrated decreases shape the crown. The hat is finished off with a big pompom. **Specifications YARN** Kelbourne Woolens Germantown Bulky (100% N. American Wool; 123 yds/100 gm skein): honey 708, 1 skein. **GAUGE** 18 sts and 22 rnds = 4” (10 cm) in Cable Pattern on larger needles, after blocking. **NEEDLES** 1 – 16” (40 cm) US 8 (5 mm) circular. 1 – 16” (40 cm) US 10 (6 mm) circular. 1 – set US 10 (6 mm) DPNs. *Check your gauge and adjust needle size(s) accordingly if necessary.* **NOTIONS** Darning needle, stitch marker, Kelbourne Woolens label, sewing thread, sharp sewing needle. **SIZE** 17.5” (44 cm) circumference, unstretched, 8.5” (21.5 cm) height. *Due to the stretchy nature of the cable pattern, the hat is designed to fit an average adult sized head.* **SKILLS** Knitting, purling, decreases. **Would you like a kit?** Ask for one at your [favorite LYS][2] or find them [here][3]! **Images** Linette Messina Kielinski [1]: https://kelbournewoolens.com/product/kelbourne-woolens-germantown-bulky/ [2]: https://kelbournewoolens.com/retailers/ [3]: https://kelbournewoolens.com/product/year-of-bulky-hats-kit-midvale/