Loop - Oak Knot Hat Pattern
The opening and closing, twisted stitch cables in this pattern remind us of the knots in a beautifully grained piece of wood.
It’s an easy pattern to knit and works up great for men or women.
This pattern was designed by Juju Vail and Susan Cropper for Loop, London. Originally part of our book ‘Juju’s Loops’ it has been reknit and edited in 2016.
SIZE: One size – worn with negative ease at brim and a slightly slouchy nish
Un-stretched circumference: 42cm / 161?2in
Height: 21cm / 81?4in
YARN
Eden Cottage Bowland DK (DK / light worsted weight; 100% Bluefaced Leicester superwash wool; 224m / 245yds per 100g skein)
Shade: Hyssop x 1 skein
NEEDLES & NOTIONS
2.5mm (UK 13-12/US 1-2) knitting needles suitable for working small circumferences in the round
3mm (UK 11/US 2-3) knitting needles suitable for working small circumferences in the round
Cable needle Stitch marker Tapestry needle
TENSION
25 sts and 34 rows to 10cm (4in) over Chart on 3mm needle after blocking
