Brooklyn Tweed Sawmill River Hat Pattern

Brooklyn Tweed Sawmill River Hat Pattern

Version I (Cap):
Approximately 215 (250) yards of fingering weight wool yarn

Version II (Beanie):
Approximately 245 (285) yards of fingering weight wool yarn

GAUGE

23 stitches & 49 rounds = 4″ in garter stitch with Size B needle, after blocking
28 stitches & 41 rounds = 4″ from Sawmill River Chart with Size A needle, after blocking
NEEDLES

Size A (for Main Fabric):

One 16″ circular needle, and a set of double-pointed needles (DPN) in size needed to obtain gauge listed
Suggested Size: 3½ mm (US 4)
Size B (for Brim):

One 16″ circular needle two sizes smaller than size A needle
Suggested Size: 2¾ mm (US 2)
FINISHED DIMENSIONS

Version I:

19¾ (23)” circumference; 8″ height
To comfortably fit adult head sizes of 21–24 (22–26″)
Version II:

19¾ (23)” circumference; 9″ height
To comfortably fit adult head sizes of 21–24 (22–26″)

Tutorials for all special techniques listed below are included in the pattern

• I-cord
• Wet-Blocking