Skill Level
Beginner
Size Information
Child/Teen [Adult, Large Adult]
20 [22, 24]” / 51 [56, 61] cm
Finished Measurements
17.75 [20.25, 22.75]” / 45 [51.5, 58] cm circumference — select a size from the finished measurements that is 1-3” / 2.5-7.5 cm smaller than your head circumference. This hat is worn with negative ease. 8.25 [9, 10.5]” / 21 [23, 26.5] cm in height.
Notions
Tapestry needle, scissors, tape measure, cable needle, stitch marker (1), pompom (optional)
Suggested Needles
Brim: US6 (4 mm) 16” / 40 cm circular needles, or one size smaller than needles used for gauge
Body: US7 (4.5 mm) 16” / 40 cm circular needles, or the size required to get gauge
Crown: Same needle size as the body using preferred needles for a small circumference (magic loop or double-pointed needles)
Yarn Requirements
97 [127, 158] yds / 89 [116, 144] m worsted weight yarn
Sample Yarn for Kallen
Knit Picks — Wool of the Andes Worsted
100% Peruvian Highland Wool
110 yds (101 m) / 1.75 oz (50 g)
Colour: Gosling
https://www.knitpicks.com/
Gauge
19 stitches by 28 rounds in pattern motif on larger needles = 4” / 10 cm, after blocking. Gauge is crucial in obtaining the correct fit. Changes in gauge will cause a size difference for both your finished hat and the yardage requirements for your project.
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