Barley - by Tin Can Knits

Learn to knit with Alexa and Emily! The Barley hat is the fourth project in The Simple Collection - a learn to knit series with excellent free patterns and clear tutorials.
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PATTERN INFO

Note: Looking for a lightweight version of this hat? Check out the Barley Light hat here.

Sizing
finished hat to fit Baby (Toddler, Child, Adult S, M, L)
To fit head circumference: 16 (17.5, 19, 20.5, 22, 23)“

note about samples - the hat can be knit as a snug beanie by knitting to length per the pattern. For a slouchier hat simply knit an extra inch or so in length before decreasing.

Yarn:
70 (80, 90, 110, 150, 170) yards worsted / aran weight yarn

(samples shown in Madelinetosh Tosh Vintage in ‘Winter Wheat’, ‘Thoreau’, ‘Badlands’ and ‘Twig’, and Brooklyn Tweed Shelter in ‘artifact’, ‘barn owl’, ‘faded quilt’, ‘hayloft’, and ‘yellowstone’)

Gauge:
18 sts and 22 rounds/ 4” in stockinette stitch on larger needles

Needles:
US #6 / 4mm 16” circular needle,
US #8 / 5mm 16” circular needle and DPNs
(or as required to meet gauge)*

Alternatively you can use the magic loop technique to knit in the round using a single long circular needle.

Notions:
stitch markers, darning needle

Helpful tutorials
Let’s Knit a Hat

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