Smock o'clock Hat

*Combine one strand of DK weight wool together with one strand of lace weight mohair silk to knit this cozy hat. The pattern begins with 1x1 twisted ribbing that is folded to create a double-thick hem. A smocked technique gathers the twisted rib columns together for a beautiful architectural stitch detail. The fluffy West Wool Glowhair combined with the DK weight Tandem wool adds a beautiful halo to the crisp stitches.* **Sizes** (One Size) Different sizes can be achieved by using a smaller or larger needle to achieve a slightly looser or tighter gauge. The sample size is worked with a gauge of 18 sts = 4″ / 10cm in 1x1 twisted ribbing. If you use a smaller needle and get 20 sts = 4″ / 10cm in 1x1 twisted ribbing, then you will get a smaller hat that is about 18″ / 46cm circumference. If you use a larger needle and get 16 sts = 4″ / 10cm in 1x1 twisted ribbing, then you will get a larger hat that is about 22.5″ / 57cm circumference. **Finished Measurements** 20″ / 51cm head circumference, 9.5″ / 24cm tall from brim edge to the top of the hat. Measurements taken after blocking. The hat is shown on a 22.5″ / 57cm head circumference. I recommend achieving a finished hat circumference that is 1 or 2 inches (2.5 – 5cm) smaller than your actual head circumference for a snug fit. **Yarn** DK weight held together with lace weight mohair You can knit this hat without the extra strand of mohair for a simple DK weight wool version. **Yardage** 229yds / 210m of each strand of yarn **Shown in** West Wool Tandem (100% South American Merino Wool; 254yds / 233m per 100g skein) Colorway - Cobalt West Wool Glowhair (64% Mohair, 36% Mulberry Silk; 229yds / 210m per 25g ball) Colorway - Royal **Needles** US 7 / 4.5mm circular in 40″ / 100cm length or size needed to obtain gauge Magic loop method is used for knitting in the round. Watch this Westknits video to assist with the magic loop technique. https://youtu.be/hpFHbHmrCcc You can use DPNs if you prefer. Watch this Westknits video to assist with knitting with DPNs. https://youtu.be/y9bvVy08PeE **Notions** 1 stitch marker, tapestry needle **Gauge** 18 sts & 28 rnds = 4″ / 10cm in twisted ribbing 24 sts & 28 rnds = 4″ / 10cm in 1x1 twisted ribbing smock stitch after blocking **Westknits Workshops** Venture into the world of Westknits with my series of online workshops. Westknits Workshops can be watched as many times as you like and at your own pace as you learn new knitting skills. Sign up here! https://www.westknits.com/collections/workshops **Westknits Kits** We have dozens of curated color palettes to inspire your next Westknits project. Collect a Westknits kit at Stephen & Penelope! We ship worldwide! https://www.stephenandpenelope.com/pages/westknits-kits This is a pdf pattern. All rights are reserved.