Devra Hat Now in Sloucy Version!

Oh hi there, I am still alive! Sorry for the unplanned blog absence -life and all, you know that tune. So if you all haven't wandered off in boredom I Do have a new pattern! Or er, a pattern upgrade, a new variation, an expansion perhaps? Well whatever you'd call it, Devra now has a new slouch version including new charts. Both versions are available in one pattern.

I just love the silhouette of this style. I can't seem to stay away from it. This version has a wider repeat, is longer obviously and the crown decreases are worked differently than the original to account for the extra stitches.

NOTE: If you are one of the lovely people who have purchased the original Devra pattern before 12/11/08 and would like to get the upgrade please email at jen AT pieknits DOT com for a discount code. I'll be offering the new version for $0.75 for pervious purchasers.



As with the previous version, this hat was an exercise in seamless cables from bottom to top. The bottom ribbing is made fitted with smaller needles and subtle increases for the main section. The cables continue to the very top with the decreases worked into the pattern. I'm kind of obsessive when it comes to continuing patterns for as long as possible. My other goal I really wanted to accomplish with this design was a clean, neat-fitting brim that was easy to do. I've worked ones with lots of short rows, multiple picking up stitches sequences or fiddly separate pieces that are just short of a nightmare to sew together. (I really dislike guesswork on finishing.) This brim requires no special techniques and is simply picked up and cast on all in one go then worked in the round. It's my favorite brim to date!



The pattern contains both written and fully charted instructions for both versions as well as a template for the plastic insert in the brim.

The instant download rundown -after payment via Paypal you will be given a link to download the pattern. This link will also be emailed to you and will expire in 120 hours. For any questions about the pattern or whole download process please shoot me an email me at- jen@pieknits.com!

Pattern: Devra 2 Cabled Brimmed Hat
Gauge: 15 sts and 20 rows = 4" in St st on larger needles.
Size: Womens (20"-22" circumference)
Needle sizes: Size 8 (5 mm): 16" circular (cir). Size 10 (6 mm): 16" cir and set of 4 or 5 double-pointed (dpn)
Yarn: Bernat Alpaca Natural Blends (70% acrylic, 30% alpaca; 120 yds [110 meters] per 100g):
Fitted Version: 93011 Wheat, 1 ball
Slouchy Version: 93040 Ebony, 2 balls
Skill level: Intermediate (cables, working in the round, picking up sts, kitchener stitch or three needle bind-off used)
Price: $5.00
Format: PDF instant download pattern