Maximus is a stylish hat for the warriors in your life. Featuring a cable panel reminiscent of strong iron helmets worn during misty battles, Maximus is just the thing for frosty mornings and long runs on wild beaches. With the simple two-by-two rib and oh-so-perfect curved shaping, he’s a deliciously cosy and handsome hat that keeps the bravest of heads warm. Knitted in worsted-weight yarn, Maximus knits up quickly and is perfect for knitters that love a few simple cables thrown in with a good dose of ribbing. Pattern includes written and charted instructions. DESCRIPTION SIZESTo fit head sizes: small 19-20”/48-51 cm (medium 21-22”/53.5-56 cm, large 23-24”/58.5-61 cm). FINISHED MEASUREMENTSBrim circumference 9.5 (12.5, 16)”/24 (32, 40) cm; blocked and unstretched. Length from base of brim to top centre of crown 8”/20 cm. GAUGE18 sts and 28 rnds = 4”/10 cm with US 7/4.5 mm needle in stockinette stitch knitted in the round, after wet blocking. 1 rep of “cable panel” (chart 1) with US 7/4.5 mm needle = 4⅜”/11 cm wide (24 sts). YARN approx. 115 (126, 142) yds/105 (115, 130) m of worsted-weight yarn (sample in Malabrigo Rios (100% superwash Merino; 210 yds/192 m per 100 g skein in colourway 043 “Plomo”.) NEEDLES & NOTIONSUS 7/4.5 mm circular needles 40 cm/16” long and US 7/4.5 mm needles for knitting smaller circumferences. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain gauge. 2 stitch markers & cable needle.
