This pattern is available in English and in French as a digital download.
The Rustic Cabin Hat by Les Garçons is a cosy stranded colourwork hat pattern that features a classic gingham texture—created using one colourway of Marled British DK and the two corresponding solid colours—giving vintage charm with a modern twist. Featuring a wide brim for extra comfort, it’s the perfect accessory for chilly days.
Kits are available here.
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Sizes: 1 (2, 3)
Finished circumference: 16 (20, 24)” / 41 (51, 59) cm
Fits head up to (circumference): 18 (22, 26)” / 45 (55, 65) cm
The sizes roughly correspond to Child (Adult Small, Adult Large). Choose a size that allows for an intended negative ease of 0 to 2″ / 0 to 5 cm around the head.
YARN
Weight: DK
❖ Colour A (dark)
114 (142, 170) yd / 104 (130, 156) m, or
1 skein of British DK from Les Garçons
❖ Colour B (marled)
38 (47, 57) yd / 35 (43, 52) m, or
1 skein of British DK from Les Garçons
❖ Colour C (pale)
19 (24, 29) yd / 18 (22, 27) m, or
1 skein of British DK from Les Garçons
Sample shown in British DK from Les Garçons (70% Bluefaced Leicester Wool, 30% Masham Wool, non-superwash; 263 yd / 240 m per 100 g skein).
Green version: Max’s Kaki (Colour A), Max × Natural (Colour B), Natural (Colour C)
Pink version: Jill’s Dusty Rose (Colour A), Jill × Natural (Colour B), Natural (Colour C)
NEEDLES
Circular needles, 16″ / 40 cm, in two sizes
❖ Main needles: US 5 / 3.75 mm, or size needed to obtain gauge
❖ Ribbing needles: US 3 / 3.25 mm, or 0.5 mm smaller than main needles
Double-pointed needles for smaller circumferences if you’re not using the magic-loop method
GAUGE
❖ 24 stitches and 27 rounds = 4″ / 10 cm in stranded colourwork in the round, blocked
NOTIONS
❖ Stitch markers (4), tapestry needle