Designed by Paul Haesemeyer and knit in Hawk, our alpaca–merino tweed, Tom combines twisting cables and gentle texture that echo the rhythm of wind and wave. Worked in the round and topped with the happiest pom pom, it’s a hat that carries warmth and wit in equal measure.

Finished Measurements
Hat circumference: 19” / 4.75 cm
Height: 8¾” / 22 cm, not including pom pom

Yarn
Hawk by Quince & Co (60% alpaca, 40% merino wool; 218yd, 200m]/100g
1 skein Stone

Needles
One pair of 16” / 40 cm / circular needle in size US 7 / 4.5 mm
One set of double-pointed needles (dpns) in size US 7 / 4.5 mm
Spare needle for three-needle bind-off
Or size to obtain gauge
Crochet hook in size US 7 / 4.5 mm or size similar to main needle(s) for provisional cast-on

Gauge
17sts and 27rnds= 4” / 10cm in moss stitch, after blocking.

Skill level:
Intermediate

Designer: Paul Haesemeyer

Designer bio: Paul Haesemeyer is a multigenerational knitting designer currently working on his first knitting book based on his Fulbright to Latvia. Paul is currently working in costuming and knitting in Brooklyn, NY. You can find his work on Instagram, @paul.haze30, Ravelry, @paulhaze 30, Ko-Fi, and on his website, paulhaesemeyer.com.