HOUNDSTOOTH HATS

Knit Simple Magazine Winter 2013 #2 and #5

Design by Debra Peterson

WOMAN’S HOUNDSTOOTH HAT

An extra-slouchy fit informs this hat, which features corrugated ribbing and a festive pompom at the top.

Difficulty level
Intermediate

MATERIALS
Cashmerino Aran by Debbie Bliss/KFI, 1¾oz/50g balls, each approx 99yd/90m (wool/microfiber acrylic/cashmere)
• 1 ball each in #56 mallard (A), #09 grey (B) and #610 ruby (C)
• One each sizes 7 and 8 (4.5 and 5mm) circular needles, 16″/40 long OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE
• One set (4) size 8 (5mm) double-pointed needles (dpn)
• Stitch marker

SIZE
Sized for Adult Woman.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
• Brim circumference 18″/45.5cm
• Length 11″/28cm

GAUGE
21 sts and 19 rnds to 4″/10cm over St st using larger needle.

MAN’S HOUNDSTOOTH HAT

Choose from two versions of this hound’s tooth cap with corrugated ribbing: fitted or slightly slouchy. Corrugated rib
in a third color creates a sophisticated trim.

Difficulty level
Intermediate

MATERIALS
Cashmerino Aran by Debbie Bliss/KFI, 1¾oz/50g hanks, each approx 99yd/90m (wool/microfiber acrylic/cashmere)
• 1 ball each in #28 charcoal (A), #09 grey (B) and #58 leaf (C)
• One each sizes 7 and 8 (4.5 and 5mm) circular needles, 16″/40 long OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE
• One set (4) size 8 (5mm) double-pointed needles (dpn)
• Stitch marker

SIZE
Sized for Adult Man in beanie and slouchy styles. Shown in slouchy style.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
• Brim circumference 19″/48cm
• Length 8 (9½)”/20.5 (24)cm

GAUGE
21 sts and 19 rnds to 4″/10cm over St st using larger needle.

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