Every winter wardrobe needs a roomy, cozy and fashionable hat! 
Here is my Mikela Hat, made with aran weight yarn. On US 9 needles, it knits up wonderfully fast. 

​

Finished Measurements: 
19”/48 cm brim circumference. 
9”/23 cm height from base of ribbing to top center of crown. 
Measurements taken after blocking. 
Fits average adult head sizes 20-23”/51-58 cm.

​

Gauge: 
17.5 sts x 22 rounds = 4’’ (10 cm) on size US9 (5.5 mm) needles in Stockinette st. after blocking.

​

Needles: 
Size US 7 (4.5 mm) and size US 9 (5.5 mm) circular (circ) needles 16’’/40 cm long, or size to obtain gauge. 
One set of double pointed needles (dpns) size US 9 (5.5 mm), or size to obtain gauge. 

 

Notions:
5 markers, tapestry needle, cable needle.

​

Materials: 
Approximately 137 yds/123 m of aran weight yarn

For this sample I have used 2 skeins of Ella Rae Extrafine Heathers (100% Merino, 85 yds/78 m in 50 gr); #13 Caramel

​

Difficulty: Intermediate. 

​

Pattern Style: both written and charted instructions using common knitting abbreviations. Cable/lace pattern is written and charted.