Pole Hat

This design comes to you all as a gift for your support and kindness throughout the years of my knitting / pattern writing. The inspiration for the hat, and name, came from a field of plants, which are planted evenly in rows… Pole in Polish, means field. Pole Hat is a medium weight hat, designed for chilly autumn or a bit warmer winter. Pole Hat has a simple, seamless construction, which is broken by 4 sets of decreases. It is knitted bottom up. It can be worn folded with a snug fit, or slouchy. Sizes Small (Medium) Measurements Circumference around brim: 42 (46) cm / 16” (18”) Fit head circumference: 48 – 52 (54 – 60) cm / 20½ – 21½” (21¼ - 23½ Heigth – 24 cm (26 cm) / 9½” (10¼) Note: measurements taken after blocking Materials Golden Eagle Alpaca col. 15, 100% Alpaca, 50 g / 165 m (1.76 oz / 180 yds) held together with 7 oczek Silk Mohair Lace in Kirsch, 30% Silk, 70% Kid Mohair, 100g / 420 m (3.5 oz/ 400 yds): 1 skein of each color or approx: Main yarn (Alpaca) - 165m yds (180 yds) Additional yarn (Kid Mohair) - 200 m (218 yds) Suggested needles 3.25 mm / US 3 (working needle) or size needed for gauge, 40 cm / 16" circular and/or dpns or long circular for magic loop. 3 mm / US 2½ mm (for ribbing); 40 cm / 16" circular or double-pointed needles or long circular for magic loop. Notions BOR marker tapestry needle for weaving Gauge 24 sts x 39 rows = 10 cm / 4” , on 3.25mm / US 3 in Faux Rib pattern, measured after blocking. Take time to save time and check your gauge. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge. Special techniques and tips Tubular Italian cast-on Centered Double Decrease, both provided by a photo tutorial