Tall stitches and an unusual construction give this hat drape
to spare with a strongly defined spiral formed by rows of reversible single
crochet stitches that come together at the center of the hat. The blend of
alpaca, silk, camel, and cashmere gives this hat its wonderful drape.
Designer: Brenda K. B. Anderson
Finished
Size: 17 (18, 19)" head circumference, un-stretched,
to fit small, (medium, large) adult head. Hat will stretch to fit heads
measuring 2-3" larger than finished circumference. 7¾ (8, 8¼)" long,
laid flat.
Yarn: The Fibre Company Road to
China worsted (65% baby alpaca, 10% cashmere,10% camel, 15% silk; 69 yd [63
meters]/1¾ oz [50 g]): #488 malachite, 3 skeins. Yarn distributed by Kelbourne
Woolens.
Hook Sizes: H/8 (5 mm), G/6 (4 mm).
Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.
Notions: St markers (m); yarn
needle.
Gauge: 12 sts and 6 rows = 4".