Description
Vardon – Worked in the round, Vardon contains written directions and charts. When the crown becomes too small to continue, you’ll switch to the magic loop method or DPNs.
This pattern is available in our Standard formatting. Low-visibility and screen-reader-accessible versions of this pattern are available with this pattern purchase. The low-visibility format is 24pt print in Arial, black font, no italics, and contains written directions (there are no charts to work from). The screen reader format has all the items mentioned above, contains no abbreviations, and accessibility was checked by the read-aloud function on both a Windows PC and Android device.
Skill Level
Intermediate
Size Information
Adult [Large Adult]
22 [24]” / 56 [61] cm
Finished Measurements
20 [22]” / 51 [56] cm brim circumference — select a size from the finished measurements that is 1-2” / 2.5-5 cm smaller than your head circumference. The hat is intended to be worn with negative ease. Curt has a head circumference of 22” / 56 cm, shown wearing the adult size.
Notions
Tapestry needle, cable needle, stitch markers, pompom (optional)
Suggested Needles
US7 (4.5 mm) 16” (40 cm) circular needles, or one size smaller than needles used for gauge
US8 (5 mm) 16” (40 cm) circular needle, or size required to obtain gauge
Four US8 (5 mm) double-pointed needles (DPNS), or size required to obtain gauge (Optional)
Yarn Requirements
180 [230] yds / 165 [210] m worsted weight yarn
Suggested Yarn
Comfy Cozy Knits – Wooly Worsted
100% Merino
200 yds (183 m) / 4 oz (115 g)
Color: Oceanside
https://comfycozyknits.com/
Gauge
16 stitches by 25 rounds in stockinette on larger needles = 4” / 10 cm, after blocking. Gauge is crucial in obtaining the correct fit. Changes in gauge will result in a size difference for your finished hat.
