This cozy hat was developed for the Knitting for Beginners class I teach. I wanted a project that used both knit and purl (which the students had learned at the beginning of the class), and teach them a variety of shaping techniques. The floral inspired crown shows off how 2-togethers and slip, slips can play off each other to create unique shaping details. Part of the coziness comes from the generous slouch, which captures a nice, warm pocket of air. Add to that a yarn made of baby llama, which is several times warmer than wool, and you have one deliciously toasty accessory!
Interested in knitting this project? Here is some helpful information.
SIZE: Average Ladies [51cm-56cm (20-22")] --
NOTE: The generous size range in one hat is the result of the extra long ribbed band, which will confidently hold this hat on a smaller head as easily as it will on a larger head.
GAUGE: 18 sts/24 rows = 4" in Stocking Stitch on 5mm (8US) needles
MATERIALS: 2 skeins of Miski by Mirasol
1 pair 4.5mm (7US) needles
1 pair 5mm (8US) needles
tapestry needle
Mirasol's Miski has long been a favorite yarn for me. The drape of baby llama is the perfect compliment to this design. A yarn with alpaca would work equally well. Although a wool or blend could be used for this project as well, please note that it will effect the drape of the hat's slouch.
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