Lock Nest Hat
Easy felted womens' hat with an opening at the top for a ponytail.
Designer Teri Barr
Finished Size 26" head circumference and 19" high, before felting; 22" head circumference and 10" high, after felting.
Yarn Cascade 220 (100% wool; 220 yd [201 m]/100 g; Worsted #4 Medium): #8888 purple, 1 skein.
Needles Size 11 (8 mm): 20" circular (cir) and double-pointed (dpn) needles. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Cable needle (cn);
• markers;
• tapestry needle.
Gauge 12 sts and 16 rows = 4" in St st worked in the rnd before felting; 14 sts and 32 rows = 4" in St st worked in the rnd after felting.
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