stout
stout
Stout is available for purchase at Hudson + West Co. and Ravelry.
Stout is a cozy beanie sporting handsome cables, a deep foldover brim, and an optional tubular cast on for a polished look. This beanie is a companion piece to Porter, which features the same cables and is meant to function as a “swatch cap” for Porter or as a stand alone hat that is ready to wear throughout the year.
Finished Sizes
One Size; 17” [43 cm] finished circumference; 9” [23 cm] finished height, brim folded; 11.25” [28.5 cm] finished height, brim unfolded. Stretches to fit a 20-23” [51-58.5 cm] head circumference.
Yarn
Hudson + West Co. Forge (70% U.S. Merino / 30% U.S. Corriedale; 235 yds [215 m]; 3.5 oz [100 g]): juniper (green), 1 skein.
Needles
Size A (for hat body): US 7 [4.5 mm]: 16” [41 cm] circ needle and 1 set of DPNs, or your preferred needle for small-circumference circular knitting.
Size B (for ribbing): US 5 [3.75 mm]: 16” [41 cm] circ needle, or your preferred needle for small-circumference circular knitting.
Size C (optional, for tubular cast on): US 4 [3.5 mm]: 16” [41 cm] circ needle, or your preferred needle for small-circumference circular knitting.
Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
Stitch marker (m); cable needle (cn); waste yarn; tapestry needle.
Gauge
27 sts and 30 rnds = 4” [10 cm] in 2x2 Rib on Size B needle.
8.25” [21 cm] = 1 repeat of Chart B on Size A needle.
Skills Required
Cabling with (or without) a cable needle; decreasing; increasing; circular knitting; (optional) tubular cast on.
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