Knitted from the brim up, Dorothy is the second in a series of 1920s-inspired cloches, following Ginger. Dorothy starts with a garter brim and decorative portrait frame created with short rows. Using two gorgeous shades of Malabrigo Rios (or your favorite worsted weight hand dyed yarn) this is a challenging but fun knit!

SIZE
baby [toddler, child/tween, teen/adult small, adult large]

MEASURES
16.75 [18.25, 19.75, 21.3, 22.85] inches

GAUGE
21 sts and 28 rnds equal 4 inches in stockinette stitch
with larger needles

YARN
Malabrigo Yarns Rios (100% Merino, 210 yards/100 grams)
Color A—1 skein Coco, Color B—1 skein Glazed Carrot

NEEDLES US #5, 16-inch circular and set of 5 DPNs
US #3 16-inch circular
Or needle size to obtain gauge

NOTIONS
8 stitch markers (1 distinct for end of round)
tapestry needle to weave in ends large
decorative button or brooch (optional)

PATTERN NOTES
Choose a size that is as close to your actual head circumference as possible. Dorothy works best with no ease to a small amount of positive ease. Shown in Adult Large on a 22.5-inch head.

Although the brim begins with a larger number of cast-on stitches, it does not have much of a flare to it because of the smaller gauge. For more flare, try casting on (and decreasing) more stitches.

SKILLS NEEDED
Knitting in the round, short rows, decreasing.

Photos by RubySubmarine, technical editing by Joeli