September 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 on the 3rd Tuesday of each month made in Germantown. The September Hat is worked in the round from the bottom up. 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): Persian red 613, 1 skein. **GAUGE** 25 sts and 36 rnds = 4” (10 cm) on larger needle in Twist Stitch Stripe, after blocking. **NEEDLES** 1 – 16” (40 cm) US 6 (4 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** stitch marker, tapestry needle, pom pom maker, Kelbourne Woolens label, sewing thread, sharp sewing needle. **SIZE** 16” (40.5 cm) circumference, 9” (23 cm) length **SKILLS** Knitting, purling, slip stitch. Images: Linette Kielinski