Navigator Hat by Noma Ndlovu

Navigator Hat

Knitting
January 2022
DK (11 wpi) ?
22 stitches and 26 rows = 4 inches
in Fair Isle pattern
US 5 - 3.75 mm
US 6 - 4.0 mm
175 yards (160 m)
To fit head circumference 21 – 23” (53 – 58.5cm).
English
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Navigator is a quick to knit beanie with simple colourwork motifs that are easy to memorize. The beanie is knit from the brim up and fits most adult heads. It’s a perfect last minute gift and is also ideal as a first colourwork project!

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Materials:
1 50g balls (109yards/100m) African Expressions – Joy, 40% Wool, 15% Mohair, 45% Acrylic, Colour – 1095 – MC
1 50g balls (109yards/100m) African Expressions – Joy, 40% Wool, 15% Mohair, 45% Acrylic, Colour – 1001 – CC
Size A - US 5 (3.75 mm) circular needles 32” (80cm) long
Size B - US 6 (4.0 mm) circular needles 32” (80cm) long
Yarn needle
6 Stitch markers (one must be different to mark BOR)

Gauge: 22 stitches and 26 rows in stockinette on US 6(4.0mm) needles = 4” (10cm) after blocking

Finished Size: To fit head circumference 21 – 23” (53 – 58.5cm).

Yarn Weight: DK

Skills Required:

  1. Basic Stranded knitting
  2. Knitting in the round
  3. Basic decreases