Falling Leaves by Brandy Scharping

Falling Leaves

Knitting
October 2019
Bulky (7 wpi) ?
16 stitches and 17 rows = 4 inches
in Diagonal Stitch pattern (blocked)
US 10 - 6.0 mm
US 10½ - 6.5 mm
90 - 155 yards (82 - 142 m)
Child, Adult S/M and M/L
English
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Falling Leaves features a simple stitch pattern that reminded me of the changing seasons and well, falling leaves. This hat is perfect for all your knitworthy friends.

Notes This hat is worked from the bottom up, starting with a long tail cast on. The body is worked in the round using an easy texture stitch, and finishes with simple decreases for the crown.

Size: To fit head circumference:
Child 17-19” (43-48 cm)
Adult S/M 19-21” (48-53 cm)
Adult M/L 22-24” (56-61 cm)

Yarn: Plucky Bulky 130yds (100% SW Merino)
Or 91(115, 151) yards or 100 (127, 166) meters of Bulky weight yarn.

Needles: US 10 (6mm) and 10.5 (6.5mm) 16” circular needles and US 10.5 (6.5mm) DPNs

Gauge: 16 st x 17 rows per 4 inches (blocked) using larger needles in diagonal ridge pattern