This slouchy hat is named for the French quotation mark << >>, the guillemet. Simple knits and purls create a chevron pattern reminiscent of this handsome punctuation. The hat finishes at the top with an interesting decrease that makes a circle detail.
Yarn Requirements:
1 skein Fancy Tiger Crafts’ Heirloom Romney Yarn 200yds/4oz, sample shown in color Calendula.
Needles & Such:
size US 8 (5mm) double pointed needles (DPNs)
size US 8 (5mm) 16” circulars
tapestry needle
stitch marker
small stitch holder (optional)
row counter (optional)
Gauge: 17 sts & 28 rows = 4” in pattern stitch