Whether you’re an adventurous beginner eager to learn new skills, or an experienced knitter looking for a quick, compelling project you’ll love knitting the Forth Hat. The swatchless design begins at the centre top: the crown is shaped by increasing outward in 4 ‘compass point’ lines. When you’ve created enough fabric to do so you can simply measure your gauge on the project, and match it to the numbers given for your size and gauge. Once the fun crown shaping is complete, there’s lots of soothing stockinette that makes for the perfect “take anywhere” project. Choose from a deep folded brim, or a simple ribbed band – directions are included for both 1x1 and 2x2 rib.

Designer's sample was knit out of Pishkun (Elk Antler, Ranch Romance, Dirty Little Dandelion).

Recommended Needle Size:

US 2½ (3.0 mm), US 3 (3.25 mm), US 4 (3.5 mm), US 5 (3.75 mm),

US 6 (4.0 mm), US 7 (4.5 mm), US 8 (5.0 mm), US 9 (5.5 mm),

US 10 (6.0 mm), US 10½ (6.5 mm/7.0 mm)

Yarns we recommend using are:

Squish Fingering

Juicy DK

Pishkun

Squish Bulky

Tips: Check out these tutorials on techniques used in this pattern.

Knitting in the Round

Find the pattern on Ravelry.