Cake Fridge Hat by Gudrun Johnston

Cake Fridge Hat

Knitting
October 2023
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
27 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches
in over Fair Isle Pattern worked in the round using main needle, after blocking
US 2 - 2.75 mm
US 4 - 3.5 mm
One size
English

CONSTRUCTION
This hat is worked from the brim to the crown, beginning with a ribbed brim. Fair Isle charts are then worked for the body of the hat through the crown decreases. An optional pom-pom can be added.

SIZE
One size

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Circumference at brim: 18” / 45.5 cm
Circumference at widest point: 21½“ / 54 cm
Length from brim to crown as worn: 9” / 23 cm
Fits head circumferences 19–21” / 48–53 cm with 1–3” / 2.5–7.5 cm of negative ease.

MATERIALS
Yarn: Fingering weight yarn in the following approx. amounts:
MC: 115 yds / 105 m
CC1: 30 yds / 25 m
CC2: 15 yds / 10 m
CC3: 30 yds / 25 m
CC4: 15 yds / 10 m
CC5: 15 yds / 10 m

Approx. an additional 40 yds / 35 m total in chosen color(s) for optional pom-pom.

Shown in: Jamieson’s of Shetland Spindrift (100% pure Shetland wool, 115 yds / 105  m per 25 g) in shades Wren (MC), Granite (CC1), Charcoal (CC2), Sage (CC3), Oyster (CC4) and Salmon (CC5)
MC, CC1, CC2, CC3 and CC4: 1 ball each

Needles: Ribbing: US 2 / 2.75 mm set of DPNs or 16” / 40  cm circular needle
Main: US 4 / 3.5 mm set of DPNs or 16” / 40  cm circular needle

Notions: 1 stitch marker, tapestry needle, pom-pom maker (optional)

GAUGE
27 sts & 32 rounds = 4” / 10 cm over Fair Isle Pattern worked in the round using main needle, after blocking

28 sts & 40 rounds = 4” / 10 cm over Rib Pattern worked in the round using ribbing needle, after blocking