Portage Kit

Portage is worked in the round from the bottom up. After working a deep ribbed brim, the body is worked from charts. When working from the charts, you will work the pattern repeat a total of 6 times around. Integrated increases are incorporated into the cable and rib pattern. Pay attention to the cable increases when working Rounds 3 and 5 of the Body Chart. After working Round 3, you will have 132 stitches, and after working Round 5, you will have 144 stitches. Integrated decreases shape the crown. Change to double pointed needles when the circumference of the hat is to small to fit on the circular needle. FINISHED MEASUREMENTS: 18.75” (47.5 cm) circumference, unstretched. 11” (28 cm) height, brim folded. GAUGE: 1 repeat of cable pattern (24 sts), unstretched = 3.125” (8 cm) on larger needles, after blocking. 29 rnds = 4” (10 cm) in cable pattern on larger needles, after blocking. Portage Pattern PDF 1 skein of Scout  Shown in Gray Heather 058 Needles and notions are not included.  This hat is knit using US 4 (16") and US 6 (16" and DPNs) knitting needles.