Peargirl Oregon’s Old Growth Hat

Description

Peargirl Oregon’s Old Growth Hat Knitting Pattern

Peargirl Knits

My friend’s sweetheart works in an Oregon Mill in very cold temperatures during the winter. He requested a soft, thick cabled earflap hat to keep his head and ears warm during his long hours on the job. I chose a simple 8 stitch cable that reminds me of the gnarly bark on Oregon’s old growth fir trees. Baby alpaca was a natural choice for softness. Both the cabled texture and bulky yarn provide added warmth for the coldest winter days.
Materials: Plymouth Baby Alpaca Grande Tweed (110 yds/100 g) ~ 2 skeins.

♥ Needles – One 16” 5.50 mm (#9 US) and one 16” 6.00 mm (#10 US) circular needle, and one set of 4 or 5 double point needles (DPN) in larger size.
♥ One cable needle in size equal to or smaller than working needle.
♥ One 5.50 mm (I) Crochet Hook for single crochet edging and for attaching braids.
♥ Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
♥ 4 Stitch Markers
Gauge: 15 sts = 4 inches in Textured Cable Pattern using size 6.00 mm (#10 US) needles, or appropriate size to achieve gauge.
Sizes: 19-20.25”, (20.5-21.75”, 22-23.25”) head circumference. If head size is in between these measurements, choose the next size up.