Paris Pillbox Hat & Cowl

Short Description: Paris Pillbox Hat & Cowl by La Visch Designs. The hat in this set is in the pillbox shape reminiscent of the Forties and Fifties of the previous century. A most stylish way of keeping your head warm! To complete the set there is also a matching cowl.  The Paris Pillbox Hat and Cowl are worked from the top down and feature an eye-catching textured stitch pattern. This pattern is written in American English crochet terminology.

Gauge: 

• Hat: 14 sts / 11.4 rounds = 10 cm / 4 inches measured over dc in the crown of the hat
• Cowl: Gauge is not critical in this cowl design. For the sample cowl: 12.6 sts / 9 rounds = 10 cm (4 inches) in stitch pattern (after blocking)

Finished Measurements: 

• Hat: Sizes S (M, L): 48.5 (58, 65) cm (19 (23 ¾, 26 ½) inches) circumference
• Cowl: Sizes S (M, L): 67 (84, 101) cm (26 (33, 40) inches) circumference and 20 cm (8 inches) high

Materials Used:  Garnstudio DROPS Alaska (100% wool; 69 m (75 yards) / 50 g) in red 01 in the following quantities:

• Hat: 94 (114, 135) m (103 (125, 148) yds) or 2 (2, 2) balls of yarn
• Cowl: 175 (220, 265) m (190 (240, 285) yds) or 3 (4, 4) balls of yarn
• *Substitute for any aran weight yarn for a similar result.

Hook Size: Hat: 5 mm / US # H-8 (or size to get gauge); Cowl: 6 mm / US # J-10

Pattern Includes: Written Instructions

Skill Level: Intermediate

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