Kelbourne Woolens
August Hat Pattern
August Hat Pattern
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Meet the August Hat, a lovely, Latvian-inspired colorwork hat. Meet the August Hat, a lovely, Latvian-inspired colorwork hat. Designed by Sarah Solomon, this two-color, stranded beanie features two Latvian braids that frame the body motif. A cute custom KW tag completes the look.
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Specifications
Specifications
YARN
Kelbourne Woolens Germantown (100% N. American wool; 220 yds/100 gm skein): myrtle 319 (MC), jade 338 (CC), 1 skein each.
GAUGE
21 sts and 24 rnds = 4” (10 cm) in stranded colorwork on larger needles, after blocking.
NEEDLES
1 – 16” (40 cm) US 5 (3.75 mm) circular.
1 – 16” (40 cm) US 7 (4.5 mm) circular.
1 – set US 7 (4.5 mm) DPNs.
Check your gauge and adjust needle size(s) accordingly if necessary.
NOTIONS
Darning needle, stitch marker, Kelbourne Woolens label, sewing thread, sharp sewing needle.
SIZE
21.25” (54 cm) circumference, 8.5” (21.5 cm) height.
SKILLS
Knitting, purling, colorwork patterns from charts, Latvian Braid.
Useful Tips
Useful Tips
