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yardage
Yardage is the combined total of yarn
154 meters for mohair
162 meters for fingering
a few yards for cast on color (Shibui)

Overview
Since it’s officially become cool outside, I’ve wanted a classic knit beanie to add to my wardrobe. This hat is composed of 1 by 1 ribbing and two different bases, creating a soft and luxurious fabric, perfect for urban and rural trips.

Specifics

Yarn:
Fingering weight yarn (MC)
I used Biches and Bûches in their Le cashmere and lambswool base
Lace weight mohair yarn (MC)
I used Knitting for Olive in their soft silk mohair base
mohair can be substituted for any lace weight yarn or both mohair and fingering yarns can be substituted for a single strand of dk weight yarn for the entire hat
Optional: Fingering weight yarn for contrasting cast on (CC)
I used Shibui Cima held double

Needles:
US 3, 3.25 mm, in 16 inch circulars and in preferred method for knitting on small circumferences
I used 32 inch needles for magic loop

Gauge:
This is a fingering weight project
14 sts by 18 sts in 2 inches with gauge needles, unblocked, in 1 by 1 rib

Sizes:
Three sizes 1(2)3
measurements based on unstretched
circumference, pre-blocked
Size 1 is 112 sts (15.25 inches 38.7 cm
Size 2 (sample size) is 120 sts (16.5
inches 41.9cm
Size 3 is 128 sts (17.75 inches 45cm