Grasshopper Hat
A bold and simple cable in a gorgeous squishy yarn. Written for both worsted and aran weight, because I needed to knit this one twice. It was engaging enough to keep my mind and fingers occupied, but simple enough that I could follow along with a house full of distractions.
Both versions are written for the same stitch counts, but they vary in gauge, yardage and details - so read below and choose which might suit you best.
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Details are broken out below for Aran Weight and Worsted Weight versions:.
Aran Weight Version
Yarn/Yardage:
Shown in Dapper Dye Works Seger (100% Extra fine superwash merino). 180yds/165m per 100g skein. Shown in “Livin’ on the Wedge” and “The Grass Is Always Greener.”
Brim Color: 60(80,90)yds/55(75,85)m
Body Color: 135(150,165)yds/125(140,150)m
My large pom used an additional 70yds/65m of yarn.
Gauge and Needles:
Brim in ribbing on US 6/4mm needles: 24sts/28 rounds per 4”/10cm.
Body of hat in cable motif on US 8/5mm needles: 24sts/26 rounds in 4”/10cm.
Finished Hat Sizes:
18(20,22,24)”/45.75(50.75,56,61)cm around head.
10.5(11.5,11.5,11.5)”/26.5(29.25,29.25,29.25)cm deep from cast-on edge to center of crown. With brim folded, about 9(9.5,9.5,9.5)”/22.75(24.25,24.25, 24.25)cm. Shown in 18”/45.75cm size. Hat stretches when worn.
Worsted Weight Version
Yarn/Yardage:
Dapper Dye Works Stapleton (100% Extra fine superwash merino). 215yds/195m per 100g skein. Shown “In a Flurry.”
185(200,215)yds/170(183,195)m. If adding pom or folded brim, adjust yardage.
Gauge and Needles:
Brim in ribbing on US 5/3.75mm needles: 29 sts/30 rounds per 4”/10cm.
Body of hat in cable motif on US 7/4.5mm needles: 29 sts/31 rounds per 4”/10cm.
Finished Hat Sizes:
15(16.5,18.25,20)”/38(42,46.5,50.75)cm around head.
7.5(7.5,9,9)”/19(19,22.75,22.75)cm deep from cast-on edge to center of crown. Shown in 18.5”/46.5 cm size. Hat stretches when worn.