Contains:
- Illustrated Knitting pattern
- US Imperial Measurement/ Metric Measurement
- 4 sizes from 2yrs to large adult
- Suitable for beginners
Materials you need at home:
- Plain hat - 1 (1, 1, 2) x 100g Ball(s) of Berroco Vintage Chunky colour 6106. (Main photo.) - actual amount of yarn used is approx. – toddler 80g, child 90g, adult 98g, large adult 110g. OR 1 (1, 1, 1) x 100g Ball of Stylecraft Life Chunky in Charcoal - actual amount of yarn used is approx. – toddler 72g, child 80g, adult 88g, large adult 95g. If you decide to knit a longer slouch, you may need extra yarn for the adult sizes, so please bear this in mind - this doesn’t apply to the stripy hats. Grey and oatmeal stripy hat - regular stripes - (4th and 5th photos) - all sizes, 1 x 100g Ball of Stylecraft Life Chunky in Grey 2420, and 1 x 100g Ball of Stylecraft Life Chunky in Oatmeal 2303. Green and cream hat, - thin stripes - (as shown in last 2 photos), all sizes - 1 x 100g Ball of Stylecraft Life Chunky in Sea Green 2457 and 1 x 100g Ball of Stylecraft Life Chunky in Cream 2305. (Most chunky/bulky yarns should work well with this pattern, but check your tension/gauge.)
- 5.5mm (UK5 – USA 9) and 6.5mm (UK3 – USA 10.5) knitting needles.
- A tapestry/large needle to sew up.
- Optional (shown on the plain hat) - a 40mm/1.5in button and suitable needle and thread to sew it on.
An easy, casual hat, just right for those days when all you want to do is throw on a headwarmer and head down to the beach for some much-needed me time. A simple, uncomplicated design, suitable for those new to knitting as the only skills you need are cast on, knit, purl, and knit 2 together. Why not knit one in every colour - great as gifts! Get one on and get out there!
Instructions are English with British/American terms throughout. Full support if needed - I am always willing to help. Knitted flat on 2 needles and sewn up the back.
Measurements; to fit head circumference - toddler 45.5-48cm/18-19in, child 51-53cm/20-21in, adult 56-58cm/22-23in, large adult 61+cm/24+in.
Actual hat size; round un-stretched edge – toddler 40.5cm/16in, child 46cm/18in, adult 51cm/20in, large adult 56cm/22in. i.e. there is a negative ease of 5-7cm/2-3in.
Length; toddler 26.5cm/10.5in, child 28cm/11in, adult 29cm/11.5in, large adult 30.5cm/12in. (If you want a longer slouch, then you can add in 2 or 4 extra rows before shaping the top.)
Please measure head and choose closest size.
The Lonely Sea - Heather Corcoran
I have a bag that say ' I knit therefore I am' - sums me up perfectly! I love to knit and love to design! I have knitted for years, and made and sold literally hundreds of owl gloves and fingerless mitts on-line. About 8 years ago, I decided to give designing and writing patterns a go, and I absolutely love it! The whole process is absolutely captivating, and I love to see other knitters' projects made from my patterns. My beautiful cavvy, Honey, is my constant companion, and she sleeps next to me on the settee while I knit. You can also find me on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thelonelyseapatterns/