Igloo is an ear-flap Hat for those with ponytails!
Knitted top-down and in the round, this is suitable for adventurous beginners or intermediate knitters.

Yarn
151 (168, 192) yd/139 (154, 176) m
38yd/35m for a 6x6in/15x15cm swatch in St.St.
Aran weight, plied yarn

Needles & Notions
Set 4.5mm/UK7/US7 DPNs/Circular or size needed to obtain gauge
Stitch marker as necessary
Tapestry needle

Sample details
Shown in Frog Tree Alpaca Worsted(174yd/160m per 100g; 100% Alpaca)
Shown in size 24in/61cm on model with 24in/61cm circumference head

Gauge
18 sts x 24 rows to 4in/10cm on 4.5mm needles over St.St.

Sizes
To fit size: 20 (22, 24) in/50.75 (56, 61) cm
Finished size: 18.5 (20.25, 21.75) in/47 (51.5, 55.25) cm

Alternative yarn
Misti Alpaca Worsted (218yd/200m per 100g; 100% Alpaca)

Skills required
Knit & purl sts, knitting in the round, increases & decreases

Pattern contents
Written instructions; illustrated tutorials for Circular Cast-on & Knitting in the Round

Accessibility Statement
The pattern is colour blind accessible. It uses black text on a white background and does not rely on colour.

Support
Do you need help with this pattern? We have a specific discussion thread in the Wormhead’s Hats group where you can ask any questions.

Published February 2008
Technical editor: Tana Pageler