Hearth Fire by Alexandra Frankel

Hearth Fire

Knitting
March 2024
Super Bulky (5-6 wpi) ?
12.5 stitches and 16 rows = 4 inches
in cable pattern, after blocking
US 11 - 8.0 mm
US 15 - 10.0 mm
78 - 82 yards (71 - 75 m)
One size
English
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A chunky beanie with a flame-like cable motif, Hearth Fire is designed to capture the warmth and comfort of cozying up by the fireplace on a snowy day.

This hat is worked in the round from the bottom up, beginning with a brim of 1x1 ribbing. The body of the hat features an all-over motif of 2/2 cables.

Size
One Size

Finished Measurements
Circumference: 17.25” / 44 cm unstretched
Height: 9.25” / 23.5 cm

Yarn
Blue Sky Fibers Woolstok North (super bulky weight, 100% Fine Highland Wool, 107 yd / 97.5 m per 150 g skein)
Approx. 82 yds / 75 m or 1 skein
Shown in colors 4302 Gravel Road, 4303 Highland Fleece, and 4311 Rusted Roof

Needles
US 11 (8 mm) 16” circular needle
US 15 (10 mm) 16” circular needle and double pointed needles or long circular for Magic Loop, or size needed to obtain gauge

Notions
Stitch marker(s), cable needle, tapestry needle, pompom maker (optional)

Gauge
12.5 sts x 16 rows = 4” / 10 cm in pattern after blocking

Skill Level
Advanced Beginner

Skills Required
Knitting in the round, cabling, decreasing

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