Check out this stylish, unique, beanie-like hat! So cute, right?  This great pattern comes from Scottish knitter Lucy Hague, who named it after a village in Scotland. I can’t decide what I like best—the chic, slouchy shape; the textured knitting, or the adorable tie in the back.

To grab this pattern, go here or read below.

Happy knitting!

Yarns suggested:  Old Maiden Aunt Bluefaced Leicester Aran

Yarn weight: Aran / 10 ply (8 wpi)

Gauge: 16 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches in stocking stitch

Needle Size: US 8 – 5.0 mm

Yardage:  180 – 360 yards (165 – 329 m)

Sizes Available:  1 (2, 3) To fit head circumference of 48.5 (54, 59.5) cm / 19 (21.25, 23.5)” 43 (49, 54.5) cm / 17 (19.25, 21.5)” finished circumference – to be worn with approximately 5 cm / 2” negative ease

Sizing & Measurements: 1 (2, 3) – To fit head circumference of 48.5 (54, 59.5) cm / 19 (21.25, 23.5)” 43 (49, 54.5) cm / 17 (19.25, 21.5)” finished circumference – to be worn with approximately 5 cm / 2” negative ease

Yarn: Old Maiden Aunt Bluefaced Leicester Aran (100% wool; 100 g = 165 m / 180 yd), 1 (2, 2) skeins

Gauge: 16 sts & 24 rows = 10 cm / 4” in stocking stitch 26 sts & 25 rows = 10 cm / 4” in cable pattern

Needles: 5.0 mm / US 8 – DPNs or circular needle. Always use a needle size that will result in the correct gauge after blocking.

Notions: cable needle, scrap yarn, 4 stitch markers