Equilibria

Worked flat from the bottom up and seamed at the centre back, Equilibria uses short row colourwork to create balancing offset motifs. 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: 172yd/158m; Yarn B: 10yd/9m Slouch: Yarn A: 236yd/216m; Yarn B: 14yd/13m 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 BabyLongLegs MesMerino DK in shade ‘Duck Egg’ (230yd/210m per 4oz/115g; 100% Merino) & RipplesCrafts Culkein DK in shade ‘Jewelled’ (246yd/225m per 100g; 100% Bluefaced Leicester) 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: 978-9916-693-64-3 Tallinn, Estonia, 2024 Woolly Wormhead OÜ WW448KEquilibria Technical editor: Deb Bramham [1]: https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/woolly-wormheads-hats/4342479/1-25