Jaffrey

Pattern: Jaffrey

Designer: Michele Wang

Craft: Knitting

Made by: Tyler Smith

Size Made: Beanie

Yarn Used: Staple in Honey Comb

Description Provided by Michele Wang

This hat design features Bavarian Twisted Stitch motifs (produced by knitting stitches through their back loops), which create a wonderful relief-like texture. The pattern is written for two versions: a fitted unisex beanie (shown in Barn Owl) or a stylish Tam version (shown in Truffle Hunt). Both versions use less than one skein of Loft, and make great gifts for those who love intricate patterning and texture. Follow the pattern for your chosen version, noting that both versions use the same Chart.

Construction

Hat is worked in the round from the bottom up.

Yardage

Approximately 150 (270) yards of fingering weight wool yarn

Yarn

1 (1) skein of Brooklyn Tweed Loft (100% American Targhee-Columbia Wool; 275 yards/50g)
Sample shown in Barn Owl (Truffle Hunt)

Gauge

24 stitches & 32 rows = 4” in Stockinette; relaxed after blocking
32 stitches & 40 rows = 4” in Twisted Stitch Cable pattern; relaxed after blocking

Needles

One 16” circular and one set of DPNs in size needed to obtain gauge
Suggested Size: US 3 (3¼ mm)

Finished Dimensions

16½ (24½)“ unstretched circumference at widest point; 8 (9¼)” unstretched length from base of brim to top of crown (to fit head sizes 20-24″)

Note: All measurements taken on relaxed hat, after blocking; finished fabric is very stretchy and will fit over head sizes listed above

Skill Level

2 of 5

Please note: the stitch patterns in this garment are charted only.