Carioca Hat
As soon as I saw this creamy, gorgeous yarn I wanted to create a feminine, cozy cabled hat with a deep folded brim. The subtle halo from the alpaca is just gorgeous here and really makes for a an eye catching accessory when paired with your coat this winter.
The medallions are elegant and textured and flow beautifully into the ribbing both at brim and crown, and shaping is centered above each medallion, worked to highlight the ribbed pattern as you approach the top. The brim is deep and easily adjustable and adds to the cozy feel of the hat.
Notes are included in the pattern regarding modifications for circumference and depth and cable instructions are both
charted and written.
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Yarn: Camellia Fiber Co. CFC Sōm DK (50% pima cotton, 42% baby alpaca, 8% Merino, (164yds/150m per 1.76oz/50g skein). Shown in Moonflower.
A light, soft DK-weight yarn needed, or a fingering plus mohair to get gauge. I designed this hat to show off a gorgeous halo, but you could also work this in a more traditional light worsted or round DK that works up to the gauge needed. I suggest using a subtle colorway without a lot of shifts in tone, as the detail in the medallions would be lost in a busy yarn. Exact yardage may vary with modifications or substitute yarn. Please note that two skeins of Som DK are needed for all 3 sizes.
Gauge: 32sts/32rounds per 4”/10cm in 2x2 rib, when laid flat without stretching. Each 24-st cable is 3”/7.5cm wide.
Needles: US#6/4mm needles for both ribbing and body of hat. DPNs in US#6/4mm for crown. If needed, you can use US#5/3.75mm for a more fitted brim.
Sizes:
15(18,21)”/38(45.75,53.5)cm circumference laid flat. Hat stretches about 2”/5cm when worn.
10.5(11.5,11.5)”/26.75(28.75,28.75)cm deep to center crown, unfolded.
Yardage:
200(230,260)yds
183(210,240)m