THE MONICA HAT
Inspired by friends who are equal parts impulsive and practical, The Monica Hat was designed to turn an impulse purchase into an essential winter accessory. Have you ever fallen head over heels for a colourful variegated yarn, only to realize that the colours knit up differently than you’d hoped? I sure have. The solution? Monica. Pretty & practical!

The Monica Hat was designed to: Make use of a random ball of very colourful variegated or speckled fingering-weight yarn. Tone down the colours a bit, for a more subtle colour experience. Knit up quickly—so it’s perfect for gift-giving.

YARN
Approximately 220 yds (200 m) EACH of two fingering weight yarns; one solid (MC) and one variegated or speckled (CC).
Shown in (MC) baa ram ewe Titus 70% Wool, 30% alpaca; 350 yds (320 m) / 100 g and (CC) Retrosaria Mondim 100% Wool; 420 yds (385 m) / 100 g.

NEEDLES
Size US 6 (4 mm) 16”/40 cm circular needle (body).
Size US 6 (4 mm) double-pointed needles x 4 (crown).

GAUGE
20 stitches & 42 rounds = 4” (10 cm) in Garter Stitch, after blocking.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
19” (48 cm) circumference x 7.5” (19 cm) length, after blocking. To fit approx. 22” (56 cm) head circumference.

FIND YOUR PERFECT FIT
The stitch & round multiples on which MONICA is based are now included in the pattern. For less experienced knitters who want to make a different size, the math is now provided. More experienced knitters can use this same information to make decisions about yarn substitution, gauge etc. I hope this helps empower you to understand your knitting better and to find your perfect fit!

2021 PATTERN UPDATE / PATTERN SUPPORT
The Monica Hat is part of the cold comfort knits Friends Collection, first issued in 2018. The entire collection has been updated for 2021. Going forward only the 2021 versions of these patterns will be supported. Please be sure you have the updated (2021) version of the pattern before reaching out for pattern support. An update has been sent to all previous buyers.