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The Searsport Cap design is one of three pieces in a set, named for the famous ship captains’ town on Penobscot Bay. Though the captains and the ships may be gone, the town is still home to many architectural treasures from their time, which can be viewed in detail at the Penobscot Marine Museum right downtown. If you prefer to spend more of your time outdoors, the town’s parks and beaches, especially Sears Island, are fabulous places to explore. If you head out to this coastal treasure, be sure to wear your Searsport Cap to stay warm and cozy on your adventures!

SIZES
1 (2, 3, 4)
Average Beanie (Average Slouch, Large Beanie, Large Slouch)
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:
Circumference: 19 (19, 21, 21) inches
Length (brim to crown): 9 (10, 10, 11) inches
Fits head circumference: 20-22 (20-22, 22-24, 22-24) inches at widest point
Sample shown is size 2, average slouch
Changes to gauge or yarn weight, or adding length, may require extra yarn
GAUGE: (over blocked colorwork pattern)
25 sts and 30 rnds = 4 inches/10 cm
NEEDLES:
US Size 4 (3.5mm) needle, or size needed to obtain gauge
US Size 3 (3.25mm) needle, or needle 1 size smaller than gauge needle
Choose needles based on your preferred method for working small circumferences in the round.
YARN:
Marie Wallin British Breeds, 100% British Wool 25g/93 yards, or another sport/fingering weight wool that knits to gauge.

Yards Required/SIZE 1 2 3 4
Pale Oak (MC) 70 80 90 100
Raw 10 10 20 25
Chestnut 15 15 25 35
Wood 15 15 25 35
Evergreen 15 15 25 35
Lime Flower 15 15 25 35
Eau de Nil 20 30 40 50
Mallard 20 30 40 50
Woad 20 30 40 50

To make all 3 pieces of the set, you will need the following number of skeins:
3—Pale Oak (MC)
2—Eau de Nil, Mallard, Woad
1—Raw, Chestnut, Wood, Evergreen, Lime Flower

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NOTIONS: tapestry needle, stitch marker
SKILLS USED: working in the round, decreases (k2tog) using a chart, 2-color colorwork