Refracted Light Fiber Arts

Lobelia Hat Knitting Pattern

Name: Lobelia Hat Knitting Pattern
Brand: Refracted Light Fiber Arts
SKU: EP-1231687
Price: 6.00 USD
Availability: InStock

$6.00

Lobelia Sackville-Baggins is not a hobbit to be messed with. Although Bilbo and Frodo aren’t on the best of terms with this no-nonsense relation, one thing they can’t deny about her is that she has class. Just like it’s namesake, this hat gets the job done and does it with style. The simple, stockinette folded brim gives way to an easy-to-memorize lace pattern that is beautiful without being too open. The invisible crown decreases make for a picture perfect top that only adds to the classiness. Wear this out, and you’ll be ready to handle anything.

Sizes
Toddler, Child, Adult Small, Adult Medium, Adult Large

Measurements
Brim Circumference - 14.75, 16.25, 19.25 (20.75, 22.25)in/37.5, 41.5, 49 (52.5, 56.5)cm
Height - 5, 6, 7 (8, 8.5)in/12.5, 15, 17.5 (20, 21.25)cm (modifiable)

Gauge
27 sts x 39 rows = 4in/(10cm) in stockinette worked in the round after blocking

Yarn Requirements
Sample used
Refracted Light Fiber Arts Rivendell Fingering
1 skein (437yds [400m], 100g) in colorway "Apricot"

To substitute, use
Fingering weight yarn
60 grams - 230yds (210m)
Note: this yardage is generous, and you will need less if you knit a size other than the largest.

Needles
US 1 (2.25mm) 16in circular needle
and
US 1 (2.22mm) 32in circular needle to use the magic loop method or DPNs for crown decreases

Notions
stitch marker/s, tapestry needle, blocking supplies

This pattern has been test knit in all sizes.

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Detailed, step-by-step instructions for special stitches or techniques that walk you through techniques that might be new to you.

Sizes

Graded for nine sizes ranging from a 32"-65" bust.

Size Chart

Gives key measurement for each size, showing the finished dimensions of the garment at key fit points

Schematic

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