Off the Rails by The Knitting Loft

Off the Rails

Knitting
December 2020
both are used in this pattern
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
21 stitches = 4 inches
in stockinette in the round
US 8 - 5.0 mm
US 7 - 4.5 mm
130 yards (119 m)
One Size (Adult)
English
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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)