Mt. St. Helens Hat
Mt. St. Helens Hat
Mt. St. Helens Hat is a cozy and squishy hat with easy cables and a deep foldover brim with a fold line that helps keep it nice and neat.
It’s inspired by the volcanic eruption of Mt. St. Helens in 1980 that spewed soft ash and altered the terrain for miles as the hot, molten lava carved out new gullies and deep ravines.
This hat is truly unisex, is offered in three sizes, and can be made in Worsted or DK yarn weights. Size and height of hat are easily adjusted (instructions are included). The size will vary depending on yarn weight and gauge.
Add a pom pom to top it off if you wish… maybe use a furry one or make your own.
Instructions are both written and charted (including the crown!).
This pattern has been professionally tech edited and tested.
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SIZE
S (M, L) (adjustable) 18(20, 21.75) inches / 46(51, 55) cm. Choose size about 2 inches / 5 cm smaller than head circumference.
Depth of hat: 8.5 inches / 21.5 cm with brim folded up 2.5 inches / 6.5 cm.
Size and height is easily adjustable and instructions are included. Size may vary with different yarn weights and gauge.
RECOMMENDED YARN
The Fibre Co Cumbria - A luscious worsted yarn shown in color Blencathra.
OR
Miss Babs Killington - A beautiful DK weight yarn shown in Quicksilver.
OR
Madelinetosh Tosh DK -A lovely DK weight yarn shown in Dr. Zhivago Sky.
OR
Substitute any Worsted or DK yarn that has some "bounce" and meets gauge, including leftovers in your yarn stash!
ESTIMATED YARN REQUIRED
1 skein (approx. 270 yds / 246 m in DK or 236 yds / 216 m) in Worsted.
Yarn usage will vary depending on size chosen, gauge, options chosen for height, and specific yarn used.
RECOMMENDED NEEDLES
US 4 (3.5 mm) 16″ / 40 cm circular needle. Used for brim.
US 6 (4 mm) 16″ / 40 cm circular needle and DPNs (or use magic loop method). Used for body and crown.
Adjust needle size as necessary to obtain correct gauge.
GAUGE
22 sts/30 rounds = 4 inches / 10 cm in stockinette using smaller needles and 29 sts/36 rounds in cable stitch pattern using larger needles.
Gauge is not critical but size and yarn usage will vary depending on gauge.
NOTIONS
Stitch Marker, Cable Needle, Yarn needle to weave in ends.
EXPERIENCE LEVEL AND SKILLS USED
Advanced Beginner with some experience in the following skills used.
Skills Used: Basic stitches, increases, decreases, easy cable stitches. Tutorials provided for Tubular Cast On or can use Cable Cast On.
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