Simply folding back the split brim turns this almost-beanie into a jaunty cloche. Stitches are picked up from the sideways-knit garter band (tutorial included) and worked in a simple textured stitch to the crown, showing off a beautiful yarn as much as two special buttons.

Yarn
93 (119, 153) yd/85 (109, 140) m
40yd/35m for a 6x6in/15x15cm swatch in Garter St.
Aran weight, plied yarn

Needles & Notions
Set 4mm/UK8/US6 & 4.5mm/UK7/US7 DPNs/Circular or size needed to obtain gauge
4mm/UK8/US6 crochet hook
Pair 1in/2.5cm coordinating buttons
Stitch marker as necessary
Tapestry needle

Sample details
Shown in Martin’s Lab Comfy Aran (182yd/166m per 100g; 100% Superwash Merino) in shade ‘Thicket’

Shown in size 22in/56cm on model with 21.75in/55.25cm circumference head

Gauge
20 sts x 40 rows to 4in/10cm on 4mm needles over Garter St.
20 sts x 34 rows to 4in/10cm on 4.5mm needles over cluster stitch pattern

Sizes
To fit size: 18 (20, 22) in/45.75 (50.75, 56) cm
Finished size: 16 (17.5, 19.25) in/40.75 (44.5, 49) cm

Skills required
Knit & purl sts, knitting in the round, picking up sts, increases & decreases, specialist cast-on, slipped sts

Pattern contents
Written instructions; illustrated tutorials for Crochet Provisional Cast-on & Slipped Stitch Selvedge

Accessibility Statement
The main PDF for this pattern is colour blind accessible. It uses black text on a white background. Charts are in greyscale and do not rely on colour.

Support
Do you need help with this pattern? We have a specific discussion thread in the Wormhead’s Hats group where you can ask any questions.

Originally published September 2017; revised & republished January 2018.
PDF file size: 2.9MB, image res. 300DPI
Product code: WW324KCampello
Technical editors: Clare Devine & Robynn Weldon