Basic Striped Hat by Carri Hammett

Basic Striped Hat

Knitting
September 2012
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
20 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches
US 5 - 3.75 mm
US 7 - 4.5 mm
Average Child (Woman, Man)
English

Called Simple Stripes Hat in magazine

Skill Level
Easy

Sizes
Small (medium, large) for average child (woman, man)
Instructions are given for smallest size, with larger sizes in parentheses.
When only 1 number is given, it applies to all sizes.

Finished Measurements
Circumference: 18 (20, 22) Inches
Height: 7 1/2 (8 1/2. 9 1/2)

Materials

  • Cascade Yarns 220 Heathers (worsted weight; 100% Peruvian wool; 220 yds/100g per ball): 1 ball each pumpkin spice #2453 (A) and Provence #2425 (B)
  • Size 5 (3.75mm) 16-inch circular needle
  • Size 7 (4.5mm) 16-inch circular and double-point needles (set of 5) or size needed to obtain gauge
  • Stitch markers, 1 in CC for beg of rnd

Gauge
20 sts and 28 rnds = 4 inches/ 10cm in St st with larger needle.
To save time, take time to check gauge.