Adventures in Gauge: hat by Susan Gehringer

Adventures in Gauge: hat

Knitting
May 2015
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
5 stitches = 1 inch
in slipped stitch rib, stretched (on the head)
US 6 - 4.0 mm
200 yards (183 m)
one size, adult medium
English

This pattern contains instructions for the cowl, hat, and cuff (all in one pattern).

In a series of blog posts, Adventures in Gauge, we explore the same pattern on the same number of stitches with the same knitter but change up the yarn and needles to achieve different gauge. This is the companion pattern to the blog posts.

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Finished Measurements: to fit adult medium head (20”-21”)

Yarn: worsted weight

Yardage: 200 yds / 182 m

Shown in: Black Sheep Creamery Mima

Needles: 20” US 6 / 5mm circular

Notions: Tapestry needle

Gauge: 5 sts = 1” / 2.5cm in pattern stitch, relaxed