March Hat

What’s better than a free hat pattern? 12 free hat patterns, of course! This year we’re releasing a new, free hat design in Germantown on the 3rd Tuesday of each month. **Worthy of Note** The March Hat is worked in the round from the brim up. The pattern begins with a Tubular Cast On. If you do not wish to use the tubular cast on method you may opt to begin by casting on 108 (120) sts, joining for working in the round, and then skipping to the Brim instructions. When working the crown decreases, change to double pointed needles when the circumference is too small to fit onto the circulars. **Specifications YARN** Kelbourne Woolens Germantown (100% N. American wool; 220 yds/100 gm skein): honey, 1 skein. **GAUGE** 24 sts and 28 rnds = 4” (10 cm) in Seersucker Stitch on largest needle, after blocking. **NEEDLES** 1 – 16” (40 cm) US 3 (3.25 mm) circular. 1 – 16” (40 cm) US 5 (3.75 mm) circular. 1 – 16” (40 cm) US 7 (4.5 mm) circular. 1 – set US 7 (4.5 mm) DPNs. *Check your gauge and adjust needle size(s) accordingly if necessary.* **NOTIONS** Size G-6 (4 mm) crochet hook, waste yarn, stitch marker, tapestry needle, pom pom maker, Kelbourne Woolens label, sewing thread, sharp sewing needle. **SIZE** 18 (20)” [45.75 (51) cm] circumference, 10.5” [26.5 cm] length. **SKILLS** Knitting, purling, cable patterns from charts, bobbles. Images: Linette Kielinski