Bath Abbey Hat

 

Faina Goberstein

The Bath Abbey Hat features three different slip-stitch patterns in two colors, creating a depth of texture and pattern. Learn more about working slip-stitch colorwork with cables and shaping in this issue.

Finished Size 20¼ (21, 22¼)” brim circumference and 9¾” tall. Hat shown measures 20¼”.

Yarn Blue Sky Alpacas Extra (55% baby alpaca, 45% merino wool; 218 yd [199 m]/5 1/3 oz [150 g]): #3520 shale (A) and #3511 carmine (B), 1 skein each.

Needles Band—size 6 (4 mm): 16″ circular (cir). Body—size 8 (5 mm): 16″ cir and set  of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Marker (m); cable needle (cn); tapestry needle.

Gauge 22 sts and 36 rnds = 4″ in Dunes patt on larger needle.