Observer

Worked flat from the bottom up and seamed at the centre back, Observer features a striking eye-like motif, encircled by offset stripes. Worked in DK weight yarn the pattern can easily be adjusted for a range of sizes by changing needle size, gauge or yarn. Two different Hat styles are included – beanie & slouch. **Yarn** Beanie: Yarn A: 186yd/170m; Yarn B: 10yd/9m Slouch: Yarn A: 256yd/234m; Yarn B: 12yd/11m DK weight, single or plied yarn; tonal or high contrast solid, semi-solid or variegated yarns. **Needles & Notions** Pair 3mm (3.25mm) straight needles or size needed to obtain gauge 3.25mm crochet hook 11 Stitch Markers Tapestry needle **Sample details** Shown in Vicki Brown DK in shade ‘Artichoke’ (246yd/225m per 100g; 75% Merino, 25% Nylon) & Neighborhood Fiber Co. Studio DK in shade ‘Dupont Circle’ (275yd/252m per 40z/115g; 100% Merino) Shown in size 23in/58.5cm on model with 23in/58.5cm circumference head **Note** Sizing in this pattern is achieved via gauge. Adjustment notes are included. **Size & Gauge ** To fit size: 21in/53.25cm; use 3mm needles Gauge: 24 sts x 48 rows to 4in/10cm over Garter Stitch Finished sizes: Beanie: Circumference: 18in/45.75cm Length: 8in/20.25cm Slouch: Circumference: 16.75in/42.5cm Length: 10in/25.5cm To fit size: 23in/58.5cm; use 3.25mm needles Gauge: 22 sts x 44 rows to 4in/10cm over Garter Stitch Finished sizes: Beanie: Circumference: 19.75in/50.25cm Length: 8.75in/22.25cm Slouch: Circumference: 18.25in/46.25cm Length: 11in/28cm **Skills required** Knit & purl sts, short rows, crochet cast-on, garter mattress stitch **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][1] where you can ask any questions. **Publication details ** ISBN: 978-9916-693-63-6 Tallinn, Estonia, 2024 Woolly Wormhead OÜ WW449KObserver Technical editor: Deb Bramham [1]: https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/woolly-wormheads-hats/4342482/1-25