I was trying to decide which of the other 3 fleeces I want to use to make the man’s sweater that I have in mind. I need gauge swatches for the measurements but I also need them to see how each of the yarns will perform for me. I know what I want in terms of softness, drape, body, colour and attitude. For my gauge swatch I decided to make a new hat rather than a little knitted square. Here is pattern.

Very easy, very quick (just a few hours to make), and very warm.

Order the handspun wool yarn from us here. “Design it yourself” custom handspun yarn. Or contact me with a specific request if you don’t see your yarn listed.
I will be putting up some wool spun from the fleece as well as some other breed specific wools so if you don’t see what you want please be sure to ask.

Swatch Cap

Size
Adult Medium

Gauge
4.5 stitches per inch, 5.5 rows per inch

Needle Size and Description:
5mm needle 16 inch circular and a set of same in double points

Materials: about 100 yards of Worsted weight handspun wool (approx 3 ounces)

Finished Measurements: 20 inches around. 8 inches high