Heartwood by Andrea Rangel

Heartwood

Knitting
January 2013
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
21 stitches and 36 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette stitch
US 4 - 3.5 mm
US 6 - 4.0 mm
210 yards (192 m)
To fit average man's head; Brim Circumference: 21.25 in/54 cm
English
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Style, warmth and class combine in the Heartwood hat. It’s a surprisingly quick color work project with a subtle masculine edge.

The knitted-in hem and scroll color work pattern make it extra warm, while using a woolen spun yarn like Brooklyn Tweed Shelter keeps it lightweight.  Heartwood is knit from the bottom up, with full fashion decreases to create a square-shaped top. It’s also a great way to use up remainders of yarn.

Finished Measurements
Brim Circumference: 21.25 in/54 cm

Yarn
Worsted weight yarn in three colors:
MC: 100 yd/92 m
CC1: 60 yd/55 m
CC2: 50 yd/46 m
Shown in Brooklyn Tweed Shelter (100% American Wool, 140 yd/128 m per 50g skein)

Main Color: #04 Nest 1 skein
Contrast Color 1: #24 Soot 1 skein
Contrast Color 2: #27 Woodsmoke 1 skein

Gauge
21 sts/36 rows = 4 in/10 cm in Stockinette with smaller needle
21 sts/26 rows = 4 in/10 cm in color work Stockinette stitch with larger needle

Needles & Notions
Needle Sizes are recommendations only. Always use needle size necessary to obtain gauge.

2 US #4/3.5 mm 16 in circular needles
US #6/4 mm 16 in circular needle
US #4/3.5 mm double pointed needles, 32 in or longer circular needle for magic loop method, or 2 circular needles; use your preferred small-circumference circular knitting method
size F/3.75 mm crochet hook

tapestry needle
place markers
waste yarn

Skills
provisional cast on, knitting in a hem, color work in the round, shaping