Tassel Hat

Tassel Hat by Deborah Stuart
Photography by Lucy Williams

Find this pattern in issue 70 of Inside Crochet magazine.

This cheery hat will keep you cosy and the jumbo tassels give it plenty of style.

MATERIALS
● Drops Nepal, 65% wool/ 35% alpaca, 50g/75m/82yds
Shade: Orange Mix 2920 x 2 balls
● 5mm hook
● Tape measure
● Scissors
● Yarn needle
● Cardboard
● Two stitch markers (optional)

YARN ALTERNATIVES
Any aran weight wool or wool blend yarn that works to the correct tension should give a similar effect.

TENSION
Work 5 V sts and 8 rows in V st pattern to measure 10 x 10cm/ 4 x 4in using 5mm hook, or size required to obtain tension.

MEASUREMENTS
One size, to fit an average adult head loosely.Circumference: 57.5cm/23½in.
Length: 23cm/9in at longest point (adjustable).

DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY
Deborah is an enthusiastic crocheter, knitter and sewer. She takes inspiration from the glorious countryside around her home in the Vale of Glamorgan and enjoys designing items that are quick, practical and stylish.