Hendrick's
I named this design Hendrick’s because these spring hats absolutely remind me of springtime Gin and Tonics!!
Some strong lines are featured on these caps, but the yarn and the smaller details in the pattern make the hats feel somewhat soft and delicate. The all-over motif features a beautifully detailed cable cross that makes this pattern quite special - look closely! The crown features some some beautiful lines as well - some bold and some delicate, and the brim detail plays off the first cable cross in the main motif.
I’m always a little smitten by the colors and fibers that Eden Cottage Yarns dreams up. This time I chose her Bowland Aran. It’s so soft and squishy, with the slightest sheen and some really gorgeous stitch definition.
And these greens are just perfect to brighten up your coat and make it feel like part of an early spring outfit, don’t you think?
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Yarn: Eden Cottage Yarns Bowland Aran (100% superwash Bluefaced Leicester wool, 180yds/165m per 3.5oz/100g skein). Shown in Dale and Cedar.
If substituting, choose another heavy worsted or aran weight yarn in a solid, a tweed or semisolid colorway. Think subtle so the cables stand out. It is important to choose a yarn with some memory so your hat will fit well.
Gauge (based on final, blocked fabric):
24sts/30rounds per 4"/10cm in cable pattern on larger needle
24sts/28rounds per 4”/10cm in rib on smaller needle
Needles: US#6/4mm, US#7/4.5mm
Sizes:
18.25(20,22)”/46.25(50.75,56)cm circumference (this hat stretches when worn).
8.25(8.75,8.75)”/21(22.25,22.25)cm deep from cast-on edge to top of crown.
Yardage:
150(175,200)yds
137(160,183)m