Gloucester Hat design is inspired by incredible architecture of Gloucester Cathedral and features a twisted stitch cabled pattern and a slightly slouchy fit.

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Finished Measurements: 
19 inches /48 cm brim circumference (unstretched). 
8.5”/22 cm height from base of ribbing to top-center of crown. 
Fits average adult head sizes 20-22”/51-56 cm.

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Gauge: 
22 sts and 30 rounds = 4” (10 cm) on size US6 (4 mm) needles in Stockinette st before blocking. 
24 sts x 28 rounds = 4” (10 cm) on size US6 (4 mm) needles in cabled pattern after blocking.

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Needles: 
Size US 4 (3.5 mm) and size US 6 (4 mm) circular (circ) needles 16”/40 cm long, or size to obtain gauge 
One set of double pointed needles (dpns) size US 6 (4 mm), or size to obtain gauge 

 

Notions:
Markers, tapestry needle, waste yarn.

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Materials: 
DK weight yarn (approximate amounts): 
200 yards /180 m.

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Difficulty: 
Intermediate. Techniques: working in round, reading charts, cable knitting. 
 
Pattern Style: (Chart, abbreviated, full) both written and charted instructions using common knitting abbreviations. Cabled pattern is charted only.