Eighteenth-Century “Latrine Hat” to Knit

Estelle Eco Andean yarn suits the latrine hat pattern Barbara Kelly-Landry developed in a number of ways. Like the original, it is a two-ply wool yarn, and it also has a worsted-spun quality and loft that is similar to handspun. After trying a number of yarns, she found it to be the best commercial yarn option to re-create the look and feel of the original hat.

Over the years Barbara has made a number of latrine hats for the costume department at the Fortress of Louisbourg. Several of the male interpreters wear their hats on a daily basis as part of their costume. Knit your own hat with this exclusive download.

Materials

• Estelle Yarns Eco Andean DK, 100% Peruvian Highland Wool, DK-weight, 383 yards (350 m)/3.5 ounces (100 gram), 1 skein
• Needles, size 2 (2.75 mm) circ 16 inches (40 cm) and set of double-pointed needles. Adjust size as needed to obtain gauge
• Marker
• Tapestry needle

Finished Size: Blue, Yellow, and Green hats: about 19¼ (21, 23) inches [48.8 (53.6, 58.5) cm] in circumference

Gauge: 25 sts = 4 inches (10.2 cm) in St st

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