Woodard Bay Hat

Designed by Jann Hoppler for BK Collective, this hat is knit in the round, with directions for two sizes which can be made in either DK or Aran weight yarn. Because the twisted rib pattern is very stretchy, each size fits a wide range of head measurements. This stitch pattern makes this hat warm and cozy; warm enough to keep you toasty while watching the Great Blue Herons and Cormorants at the Woodard Bay Conservation Area.

Hazelwood/DK version:

(Shown in Caribou)

FINISHED DIMENSIONS:
Child: Fits heads up to 17 inches (13 inches around the relaxed band; 6½ inches tall.)
Adult: Fits heads up to 22 inches (17 inches around the relaxed band; 8 inches tall.)

MATERIALS:
DK Weight Yarn: Jorstad Creek Hazelwood, 1 skein (shown in Caribou). Adult hat takes 140 yards.
US 6 (4mm) circular knitting needle, 16 inches.  (or size needed to obtain gauge)
US 6 (4 mm) set of four double pointed needles, 8-inch or longer. (or size needed to obtain gauge)
Six stitch markers, one of a different color from the rest
Darning needle

Arranmore/Aran version: 

(Shown in Riverside Blue) 

FINISHED DIMENSIONS:
Child: Fits heads up to 18 inches (14 inches around the relaxed band; 6½ inches tall.)
Adult: Fits heads up to 23 inches (18 inches around the relaxed band; 8 inches tall.)

MATERIALS:
Aran Weight Yarn: Jorstad Creek Arranmore, 1 skein - Adult hat takes 140 yards.
US 8 (5mm) circular knitting needle, 16 inches.  (or size needed to obtain gauge)
Optional – 16-inch needle one size smaller than size needed to obtain gauge (See Design Note 2.)
US 8 (5 mm) set of four double pointed needles, 8-inch or longer. (or size needed to obtain gauge)
Six stitch markers, one of a different color from the rest
Darning needle 

GAUGE: 
4.2 stitches per inch (20 stitches over 4.75 inches) in Stockinette Stitch