Originally knit way back in 2011, Maura kept wearing this hat to work all fall + winter and after we all threatened to steal it from her (more than once!) we though it was high time to write it up into a pattern.
The beauty of this hat is in its simplicity – a gorgeous yarn {Road to China in citrine) is worked in a 6 x 6 rib.
Instead of decreases, there is pleating at the top, creating a hat with perfect slouch and texture.
- Yarn: The Fibre Company Road to China Worsted (65% baby alpaca, 15% silk + 10% camel + 10% cashmere. 69yards/50gm skein): citrine, 2 skeins.
- Gauge: 16 sts and 25 rnds = 4“ in Ribbing after blocking.
- Needles: 2 – 16” US 8 (4 mm) circular needles and 1 dpn.
• Size: 18” circumference, unstretched, 8” height. - Notions: Darning needle, 1 stitch marker.
To make your own Picket hat, download the pattern HERE. For a list of stockists who carry the Fibre Company Yarns, including Road to China, visit our stockist page here.