Torridon Hat by Marcie Grace Smith

Torridon Hat

Knitting
August 2013
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
16 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette in the round with larger needles
US 8 - 5.0 mm
US 9 - 5.5 mm
306 - 459 yards (280 - 420 m)
S, L (Shown in Size S)
English
This pattern is available from fiberfarm.com for $6.00.

The Torridon hat and cowl pattern is available as an individual leaflet in print at yarn stores only. To find a retailer near you, click here. Be sure to click on “Find stores selling a particular brand” and select “Juniper Moon Farm” from the list before entering your location.

The easily memorized chevron pattern with contrasting stripes used in this quick-to-knit set evokes the mountains and the sea as described in Algernon Charles Swinburne’s poem “Torridon Loch”.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
17 1⁄2 (20)“ / 44.5 (51) cm

YARN
MC: 2 (3) balls Juniper Moon Farm Marlowe Jeweltones in color #110 Bondi Blue
CC: 2 (3) balls Juniper Moon Farm Marlowe Dappled in color #18 Peacock Feather

NEEDLES
US 8 (5 mm) 16” (40 cm) circular needle
US 9 (5.5 mm) 16” (40 cm) circular needle, or size used to obtain gauge US 9 (5.5 mm) double-point needles

NOTIONS
Tapestry needle, stitch marker to mark beginning of round

GAUGE
16 sts and 24 rows = 4” / 10 cm in St st in the round using larger needle.
20 sts and 30 rows = 4” / 10 cm in chevron patt in the round using larger needle.