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The Léas (Irish for ‘glimmer’, and pronounced lace / lay-us, depending on dialect) Hat pattern uses motifs inspired by twinkling fairy lights, and flickering candle flames, to brighten up dull winter days and long winter nights. A companion piece to the Léas Tea and Coffee Cosies, with changes to the colour placement.

SIZES
Small (Medium, Large)

To Fit Head Circumference: 19.5 (21.5, 23.5)” / 50 (55, 60) cm
4 - 5” / 10 - 12 cm negative ease around brim recommended due to stretch of rib

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Hat Circumference: 19.5 (21.5, 23.5)” / 50 (55, 60) cm
Brim Circumference: 15 (17, 19)” / 39 (43.5, 48) cm
Length: 7.5 (8.5, 9.5)” / 18.5 (21.5, 24.5) cm

YARN
De Rerum Natura “Gilliatt” (100% Merino Wool; 273 yds / 250 m per 3.52 oz / 100 g); colours: Yarn A: 1 skein; Yarn B: 1 skein; Yarn C: 1 skein.

Subtle: Yarn A: Nuit, Yarn B: Goeland, Yarn C: Bouleau
Seasonal: Yarn A: Aubepine, Yarn B: Lagon, Yarn C: Ciel
Brights: Yarn A: Nuit, Yarn B: Confiture de Rose, Yarn C: Dore

Approximate Yardage:
Yarn A: 45 (50, 57) yds / 41.5 (46, 52) m, Yarn B: 89 (109, 134.5) yds / 81.5 (100, 123) m, Yarn C: 5 (5.5, 6) yds / 4.5 (5, 5.5) m

NEEDLES & NOTIONS
US size 7 / 4.5 mm needle, circ 40” / 100 cm long for Magic Loop or dpns
US size 8 / 5 mm needle, circ 40” / 100 cm long for Magic Loop or dpns for colourwork

Always use a needle size that gives you the gauge listed, as every knitter’s gauge is unique.
Tapestry needle, stitch markers.

GAUGE
20 sts & 22 rnds = 4” / 10 cm in Stranded Colourwork blocked, with larger needles
23 sts & 25 rnds = 4” / 10 cm in Twisted Rib blocked and unstretched, with smaller needles