A romantic slouch style Hat, with its deep textured brim and airy, light body, that can be worn in a number of ways. Wear back for a casual look, or forward for a beret look, or to the side to be just that little bit different.

Yarn
149 (189, 234) yd/137 (173, 214) m
40yd/37m for a 6x6in/15x15cm swatch in St.St.
DK weight, plied yarn.

Needles & Notions
Pair 3.5mm/UK--/US4 straight needles or size needed to obtain gauge
3.5mm crochet hook
Approx. 3yd/3m waste yarn
Tapestry needle

Sample details
Shown in Magpie Fibers Swanky DK (250yd/229m per 4oz/115g; 80% Merino, 10% Cashmere, 10% Nylon)

Shown in size 20in/50.75cm on model with 21in/53.25cm circumference head

Alternative yarns
Laxtons Sheepsoft DK (241yd/220m per 100g; 100% British Wool)

Note
Fit is determined by row gauge – if your gauge differs, simply work more or fewer panels to achieve the desired size. Points of adjustment are marked on the chart should you wish to make alterations to the depth.

Gauge
24 sts x 32 rows to 4in/10cm on 3.5mm needles over St.St.

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

Skills required
Knit & purl sts, short rows (w&t), provisional cast-on, kitchener stitch, cables, basic lace (eyelets)

Pattern contents
Written & charted instructions; illustrated tutorials for Provisional Cast-on, w&t short rows & Kitchener Stitch

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 December 2007, republished May 2020
PDF file size: 3.7MB
Product code: WW057GSStrudel
Technical editors (over various editions): Mary Louise Quick, Heather Murray, Sharon Carter & Deb Bramham