Spinnan hat by Marina Skua

Spinnan hat

Knitting
December 2019
DK (11 wpi) ?
22 stitches and 26 rows = 4 inches
in Colourwork
US 3 - 3.25 mm
US 5 - 3.75 mm
131 - 202 yards (120 - 185 m)
1, 2, 3
English
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The Spinnan hat is worked in two colours, in the round from the bottom up, with an abstract stranded motif on the main body of the hat. The brim is worked in the main colour, and the crown is worked in the contrast colour. Options are given for a single or folded double brim.

Sizes: 1 (2, 3)

Measurements
Finished circumference: 45 (50, 55) cm / 17.5 (19.5, 21.5)”
Height: 19.5 (20, 20.5) cm / 7.5 (7.75, 8)”

Yarn: Marina Skua Mendip DK (120 m / 131 yd per 50 g skein)
MC: 35 (40, 45) g or 85 (95, 110) m / 95 (105, 120) yd
CC: 20 (25, 30) g or 50 (60, 75) m / 55 (65, 85) yd

Yarn requirements are given for double brim version; slightly less will be required for a single brim.

Gauge: 24 sts and 29 rounds = 10 cm / 4” in colourwork pattern in the round on larger needles, after blocking

Needles
3.75 mm / US 5 circular needle, 60 cm / 24” length (or size required to obtain correct gauge)
3.75 mm / US 5 double-pointed needles or longer circular needle for magic loop, if desired (or size required to obtain correct gauge)
3.25 mm / US 3 circular needle, 60 cm / 24” length (or needle 2 sizes smaller than main needle)

Notions: Scrap yarn, stitch markers, darning needle for sewing in ends.