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Maia Discoe designed this easy yet satisfying hat for any Aran weight yarn. Township is a simple slouchy hat with an understated pattern. It is worked from the bottom up using a lovely slipped stitch ribbing that I have loved for years. The ribbing transitions into stockinette with the slipped stitch maintained for a subtle and simple texture. A perfect quick, one skein project for a beginning or advanced knitter. The hat has a loose fit. If you like a snugger fit, go down a size. It can be made as a beanie or slouchy as shown.

Recommended yarns:  and . , would also be lovely though the stitch definition will be somewhat obscured by the yummy fluffy halo of Aireado.

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Maia Discoe grew up in a family of knitters and learned to knit as a child. Growing up without access to patterns or tutorials, she became accustomed to creating her own patterns. She is a former structural engineer who uses her knowledge of knitting and structure to engineer knitwear for all skill levels. She is also a spinner and natural dyer. She lives in the Bay Area with her husband and two dogs and owns Black Squirrel Yarns, a local yarn store in Berkeley, California. Find her on ravelry as Maia or on instagram as @MaiaKnits and @BlackSquirrelBerkeley.