hatch

Greet the day with an urban edge in this unisex hat written for Arbor. Striated with contrasting scales of ribbing that march toward the crown, Hatch is accessible to bold beginners while also offering more experienced knitters an engaging rhythm. Whether knit to classic beanie length or worked with a longer brim and worn folded back watchcap style, Hatch’s motifs open up beautifully when stretched snugly over one’s head.

FINISHED DIMENSIONS 
Beanie (Watchcap)
Both versions comfortably fit average adult head sizes 20-24” / 51—61 cm
Circumference: 18½“ / 47 cm unstretched, for both versions 
Length: 8¼ (10¼)” / 21 (26) cm
Please note: Measurements are taken from relaxed fabric after blocking.

MATERIALS 
175 (225) total yards of DK weight wool yarn
2 skeins Brooklyn Tweed Arbor (100% American Targhee wool; 145 yards/50 grams) 
Photographed in colors Potion and Porter

GAUGE 
31 stitches x 35 rows = 4″ in 1x1 ribbing with gauge needle
Note: Gauge for this project changes considerably after blocking; please block your swatch prior to measuring to ensure correct sizing.

SUGGESTED NEEDLES 
One 16” circular and one set of double-pointed needles* in size needed to obtain gauge listed. 
Suggested Size: 3¼ mm (US 3)
A 32” circular needle can be used instead of 16” circular and DPNs if using the Magic Loop method for working small circumferences in the round.

DIFFICULTY 
Adventurous Beginner: Skills required include knitting in the round and decreasing.

SPECIAL TECHNIQUES 
Tutorials for all special techniques listed below are included in the pattern:
1x1 Rib Cabled Cast On

PATTERN STYLE 
Instructions for textured stitch patterns and crown shaping are provided in both charted and written form.

WHERE TO BUY
Hatch can be purchased on Brooklyn Tweed’s website via the “Buy Pattern” button above, as well as on Ravelry.

HATCH was originally published in Brooklyn Tweed’s Outpost.
Photographs by Jared Flood, courtesy of Brooklyn Tweed.