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Clapping Music
Many thanks to Linda Pratt of Westminster Fibers and Hulda Hákonardóttir of Ístex for the generous yarn support for this project.
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Head Circumference: 16” (18¾”, 21¼”) 40.5 cm (47.5 cm, 54 cm).
Height from Brim to Crown: 10” (10¼”, 10¾”) 25.5 cm (26 cm, 27.5 cm).
YARN
Ístex Léttlopi: 100% Icelandic wool; 109 yds 100 m per 1.75 oz 50 g skein.
Color A: 1403 Lapis Blue Heather; 1 skein for all sizes.
Color B: 1406 Spring Green Heather; 1 skein for all sizes.
NEEDLES
US #8 5.0 mm, or size needed to obtain gauge;
All sizes: 16” 40 cm circular needles.
Optional: double-pointed needles for small-circumference knitting.
US #6 4.0 mm, or two sizes smaller than gauge needles;
All sizes: 16” 40 cm circular needles.
Note: Begin with circular needles to accommodate the cast-on stitches for the brim. Use your preferred method of small-circumference knitting to work the crown.
NOTIONS
1 stitch marker (to indicate end of round).
Blunt tapestry needle.
Blocking pins, if desired.
CONSTRUCTION NOTES
This hat is worked seamlessly in the round from the bottom up.
Directions for the Knitted Cast On, as well as other useful information, can be found in the Special Techniques section of the book.
Color A is the main color throughout the pattern; Color B is the contrasting color used only in Chart 1.
3x3 Ribbing is always worked using the smaller needles.
REQUIRED SKILLS
Basic knitting skills
Color charts
Knitted cast on
Knitting in the round
Knitting small circumferences in the round
Ribbing
Simple decreases
Stranded colorwork
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