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Athena Hat

Athena Hat

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Description

Knit from a luxurious blend of New Zealand merino and possum, this intriguing hat combines a moving 8-stitch cable that becomes the bottom band with a not-too-lacy eyelet stitch that looks much more complicated than it actually is. The crown of the hat is constructed in an innovative segment technique, resulting in a hat that is as interesting to knit as it is fun to wear.

Photo by Nancy Rothstein

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Sizes

S (M) (L)
Finished circumference 18 (20) (22)”

Gauge

4.75 sts/in and 8 rows/in = 19 sts/4″ and 32 rows/4″ in Sweet Violets
8.5 sts/in and 8 rows/in = 34 sts/4″ and 32 rows/4″ in Center Cable

Needles

Size 4(3.5mm) circular ndls and 16″ circular ndls OR size to obtain gauge

Supplies

Stitch markers, tapestry needle, cable ndl (optional), stitch holders or WY, extra needles for 3-ndl BO

Yarn

Rimu DK 8 ply from Zealana, 60% New Zealand Merino, 40% possum, 50g/140 yds (128m)
OR Kauri DK 8 ply from Zealana, 60% New Zealand Merino, 30% possum, 10% silk, 50g/140 yds (128m)
2 skeins (1 each color) or 2 of a single color

As Shown

Model Size Medium
Color Toto Red

Techniques Used

e-wrap or backwards loop cast on

Athena Hat Side ViewAthena Hat Segment BOAthena Hat Crown StaticAthena Hat Side Static

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