Kolsch, by UK-based designer Anushka Tay, is the perfect lightweight beanie covered in visually stunning cables and traveling stitches. Made in our springy + light Weld, this beanie is ideal for transitional weather and evokes vines creeping up latticework in the early spring. The tiny pom pom is an optional add-on for those who want to add a little pop at the top!

Finished Sizes
1 (2); 18 (20)” / 45.5 (51) cm finished crown circumference (unstretched); 8.5 (9)” / 21.5 (23) cm finished height. Hat shown measures 18” / 45.5 cm; recommended negative ease 3-5” / 7.5-12.5 cm.

Yarn
Hudson + West Co. Weld (70% U.S. Merino / 30% U.S. Corriedale; 200 yds/ 183 m; 1.76 oz / 50 g): aspen (natural white), 2 (2) skeins.

Needles
Size A (for crown): US 4 / 3.5 mm: 16” / 40 cm circ needle and 1 set of DPNs, or your preferred needle for small-circumference circular knitting.
Size B (for brim): US 3 / 3.25 mm: 16” / 40 cm circ needle, or your preferred needle for small-circumference circular knitting.
Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions
Stitch marker; cable needle (optional); tapestry needle; 1.5” / 4 cm pompom-maker (optional).

Gauge
32 sts and 42 rounds = 4” / 10 cm in Cable Pattern on Size A needle, after blocking.
1 rep of Chart A Cable Pattern measures approx 2.25” 5.5 cm wide and 3.25” / 8 cm long.

Skills Required
German Twisted (Old Norwegian) Cast On; increasing; decreasing; twisted stitches; cabling with (or without) a cable needle; making a pompom.

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