Irene vintage tilt hat

Inspired by 1940s military-chic, Irene is an unusual little felted tilt hat with a lot of character. Careful shaping to the brim helps it sit securely on the head even without a pin, while the asymmetric crown means it can be worn in a number of different ways. Trim with a simple feather or button for everyday elegance, or add flowers, ribbons and veiling for a special occasion.

Suitable for beginner-intermediate knitters. You should be familiar with k2togdecreases, and make-1 increases. You should also be able to work short rows. Hat is made with worsted yarn held double, and is felted to desired size.

Materials: 80-100m any feltable worsted yarn held doubled. Approx US size 12 circular needle.

Washing machine, or hot and cold water wig form or bowl approximately size of head teaplate

Gauge: Gauge is unimportant for this project, you only need ensure the hat will be somewhat larger than desired size.