Knox Hat

**Introducing the Year of (Bulky) Hats!** We continue to be overwhelmed at the positive reception to our [Year of Hats][1] from 2019, and it was a no brainer to do it again in [Germantown Bulky][2]! **Worthy of Note** The Knox hat is worked in the round from the bottom up. The shell lace used in the pattern is a garter based stitch, and the pattern tends to elongate widthwise. As a result, stitches are decreased for the pattern after the brim is worked. Integrated decreases shape the crown, and as with all of our "Year Of..." patterns, a pom pom tops it off. **Specifications YARN** Kelbourne Woolens Germantown Bulky (100% N. American Wool; 123 yds/100 gm skein): sage 340, 1 skein. **GAUGE** 12 sts and 16 rnds = 4” (10 cm) in Shell Lace pattern on larger ndls, after blocking. **NEEDLES** 1 – 16” (60 cm) US 8 (5 mm) circular. 1 – 16” (60 cm) US 10.5 (6.5 mm) circular. 1 – set US 10.5 (6.5 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** 18.75” (22 cm) circumference, unstretched, 9.75” 25 cm) height. **SKILLS** Knitting and purling in the round, decreasing. [1]: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/year-of-hats/patterns [2]: https://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/kelbourne-woolens-germantown-bulky