Accretion

Worked sideways, Accretion makes effective use of short rows and stripes to created a striking arched pattern. Worked in DK weight yarn the can easily be adjusted for a range of sizes by changing needle size, gauge or yarn. Two different Hat styles & brim options are included – beanie & bonnet. Find the matching accessory here - [Accretion Compagne](https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/accretion-compagne)! **Yarn** Yarn A: 127 (159, 186, 207) yd/117 (145, 171, 190) m Yarn B: 96 (109, 122, 140) yd/88 (99, 112, 128) m DK weight, single or plied yarn; tonal or high contrast solid, semi-solid or variegated yarns. **Needles & Notions** Pair 3.25mm/UK10/US3 straight needles or size needed to obtain gauge Single 4.5mm/UK7/US7 needle 3.25mm crochet hook Approx. 2yd/2m waste yarn Stitch markers as necessary Tapestry needle **Sample details** Shown in Skein Queen Crush DK (turquoise) (246yd/225m per 100g; 75% SW Merino, 25% Nylon) & Lambstrings Yarn Ewetopia DK (brown) (231yd/211m per 100g; 100% SW Merino) Shown in size 24in/61cm on model with 23in/58.5cm circumference head **Gauge** 24 sts x 48 rows to 4in/10cm on 3.25mm needles over Garter St. **Sizes** To fit size: 18 (20, 22, 24) in/45.75 (50.75, 56, 61) cm Finished size: 12 (14, 16, 18) in/30.5 (35.5, 40.75, 45.75) cm **Note** Fit is determined by row gauge – if your gauge differs, adjust your gauge via needle size or yarn weight. **Publication details** ISBN: 978-9916-693-52-0 Tallinn, Estonia, 2024 Woolly Wormhead OÜ WW446KAccretion Technical editors: Deb Bramham & Šárka Dvořáčková **Skills required** Knit & purl sts, short rows, provisional cast-on, grafting **Pattern contents** Written & charted instructions; links to tutorials are included. **Accessibility Statement** The main PDF for this pattern is colour blind accessible. It uses black text on a white background. Charts are in greyscale and do not rely on colour. **Support** Do you need help with this pattern? We have a [specific discussion thread in the Wormhead’s Hats group](https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/woolly-wormheads-hats/topics/4305869) where you can ask any questions.