patterns > Karen Fielding's Ravelry Store
> The Orca
The Orca
This might be only a hat, but it does a killer whale impression!
A striking hat which knits up quickly and warmly, with either a single or folded brim.
Pattern Info
Techniques Used
Worked bottom up in the round
Stranded knitting (2 colour)
Pom pom creation (optional)
Gauge
22 stitches, 30 rows for a 10x10cm / 4x4” square
Size Information
There are two sizes included, a baby (16 inch head circumference) and an adult (21-22 inch head circumference)
To be worn with a couple inches of negative ease for a snug fit.
Materials Required
Yarn for hat (and pom pom):
Approx. 50 (85) yards black DK yarn. Sample used Stylecraft Special DK Black.
Approx. 40 (70) yards white DK yarn. Sample used Stylecraft Special DK White.
Needles
3.5mm / US #4 circular needles or double pointed needles (brim)
4.0mm / US #6 circular needles or double pointed needles (body)
Notions
Darning needle for sewing in ends
Stitch markers
Measuring tape
Pom pom maker
76423 projects
stashed 57258 times
- First published: June 2020
- Page created: June 27, 2020
- Last updated: June 27, 2020 …
- visits in the last 24 hours
- visitors right now