Whirligig by flynnknit

Whirligig

Knitting
September 2022
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
17 stitches and 23 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette square and stranded pattern (brim of the hat)
US 8 - 5.0 mm
US 9 - 5.5 mm
190 yards (174 m)
English
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I love the comfy coziness of a double brim hat, and the addition of little whirls and swirls to the brim makes this baby such a fun knit with a touch of whimsy! If you’ve never made a double brim hat before, I’ll walk you through it step-by-step with this pattern—I’ve totally got you. So get ready for some double brim goodness that will feel like a warm hug around your ears!

Materials Needed:

Worsted/Size 4 yarn in three contrasting colors—approximately 190 yds (174 m) total

Color A: 140 yds (128 m)
Color B: 25 yds (23 m)
Color C: 25 yds (23 m)

US 8 (5 mm) 16” (40 cm) circular knitting needles, or size needed to meet gauge

US 9 (5.5 mm) 16” (40 cm) circular knitting needles, or size needed to meet gauge

US 9 (5.5 mm) double-pointed needles (dpns) or US 9 (5.5 mm) circular knitting needles with a longer cord for Magic Loop method, or size needed to meet gauge

Safety pins or straight pins (optional for creating the double brim)

Scissors

2 stitch markers, 1 removable

Tapestry needle

Pattern also available at www.flynnknit.com