The Knit Stitch
This Double Knit hat is reversible and has an optional longer length for a fold over brim.
YARN
1 skein each, Worsted-weight wool blend yarn; Approx. 105 (115) yards each color or 150 (170) yards for a fold over brim.
I USED
Malabrigo Rios (100% Superwash Merino - 210 yards/192 m) 100g in colors Natural and Plomo.
GAUGE
16 Sets of stitches/32 rows = 4 inches32 stitches/32 rows = 4 inches
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
20 (22.5) inches circumference. Length is adjustable
Seiches
This hat uses Fair Isle Technique and 5 colors.
YARN
Fingering-weight wool blend yarn. Approx. 96 (115) yards of Color A, 35 (42) yards of Color B, 24 (29) yards of color C, 20 (24) yards of Color D, 5 (7) yards of color E
I USED
Why Knot Fibers Splendid (75% merino, 12.5% yak, 12.5% alpaca) - 230 yards/210 m) 50g in: Cool color version: Color A - Natural, B - Moss, C - Lake Affect, D - Ripple, E - Dune Grass. Warm color version: Color A - Natural,
B - Red Spire, C - Spiced Cider, D - Sweet Potato, E - Amber.
GAUGE
26 stitches/33 rounds = 4 inches in stranded knitting pattern on larger needle.
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Circumference: S/M (L/XL) 19.75 (22.25)" unstretched. Height: 9.5"
Quint
Quint and it's sibling, Cinco (below) are both made out of one kit.
YARN
Approx. 45 (50) yards each of five colors Fingering-weight wool blend yarn.
I USED
Manos Del Uruguay Fino mini-skein set (70% wool, 30% silk - 490 yards/450 m) 100g in colors Beatrix. Color A - Dark Purple, B - Dark Grey, C - Light Purple, D - Medium Grey, E - Light Grey
GAUGE
27 stitches/48 rounds = 4 inches in Wave pattern on larger needle.
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Circumference: 18.5 (20)" unstretched.
Cinco
Cinco and it's sibling, Quint (above) are both made out of one kit.
YARN
Approx. 45 (50) yards each of five colors Fingering-weight wool blend yarn.
I USED
Manos Del Uruguay Fino mini-skein set (70% wool, 30% silk - 490 yards/450 m) 100g in colors Beatrix. A - Dark Grey, B - Light Purple, C - Medium Grey, D - Dark Purple, E - Light Grey
GAUGE
This stitch pattern is tricky for gauge because the stitch count varies every other row. Therefore stitch gauge is in pattern repeats instead of stitches. 9 pattern repeats/41 rounds = 4 inches in pattern on largest needle.
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Circumference: 18.5 (20)" unstretched. Height: 9.5"