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Super simple colourwork hat knit in the round! A quick knit, and a great place to start for those who are new to colourwork.
Sizes: One Size (Adult)
Finished Circumference: 20” / 51cm
Finished Height: 8.5” / 21.5cm
Gauge: 21sts = 4”/10cm in stockinette in the round (pre-blocking)
Yarn: Worsted weight
Yarns used:
De Rerum Natura Gilliatt (MC) (274yds/250m – 100g) | 100% Natural Merino Wool
Spincycle Yarns Dream State (CC) (150yds/137m – 50g) | 100% Superwash wool
MC: 100 yds/92m (approx. 35g)
CC: 30 yds/28m (approx. 8-10g)
Sample Colours:
Black/Pink sample - MC: Ebene CC: Midsommar
Grey/Purple samples - MC: Goeland CC: Dear Diary
Blue/Magenta Sample - MC: Brouillard CC: Nostalgia
Yellow/Green Sample - MC: Creme Anglaise CC: Close Call
Needles:
· 4.5mm/US 7 – 16” circular needle (hat ribbing)
· 5mm/US 8 – 16” circular needle (hat body)
· 5mm/US 8 – DPNs or longer circulars for magic loop (crown shaping)
Tools/Accessories:
· Stitch marker
· Row counter or pencil to track decrease rows
· Tapestry Needle
· Measuring tape
· Pom pom (optional)
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- First published: December 2020
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