Drift Hat by Drea Renee Knits (pattern)

Drift Hat by Drea Renee Knits

Drift Hat by Drea Renee Knits (aka Andrea Mowry) is a fabulously cosy hat pattern, recommended in North Light Fibers ‘Water Street’ in colour Riptide.

This is one of 3 patterns available in the Wanderlust Collection designed exclusively for Knit Purl in Portland!

This pattern has both written and charted directions.

Yarn: Approximately 2 oz/165 yd DK

Suggested yarn: North Light Fibers Water Street (2 oz/165 yd) 1 skein in Riptide

Suggested Needles: US 4/ 3.5mm – 16 inch Circulars & US 5/3.75mm – 16 inch Circulars and DPNs

Gauge (worked over garter): 20 sts & 38 rows/ 4in/10cm using larger needles

Finished Measurements: Length – 9 in/23 cm; Circumference – 18 in/46 cm (unstretched); This has is designed for a beanie style fit. For a larger hat or one with more slouch, go up a needle size or two and use worsted weight yarn.

Techniques to Indulge In: Knitting in the round, ribbing, twisting stitches, working from a chart, 4 point crown shaping.

View the pattern on Ravelry.