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Xue Hat
XUE HAT
雪 (Xuě) - “snow” in Mandarin Chinese
This beanie, embellished with wintry colorwork and a folded brim of 1x1 ribbing, is perfect for holiday gifts.
SIZES 1 (2)
To fit 21-22 (23-24)” head circumference with about 1.5-2.5” of negative ease. Shown in Size 1.
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Circumference unstretched: 19.25 (21.5)”
Height: Size 1 - 8.5” with brim folded; 9.75” full length.
Size 2 - 8.75” with brim folded; 10” full length.
YARN
Color A
1 (1) skein of Woolstok Worsted by Blue Sky Fibers (100% fine highland wool; 123 yds/50 g), shown in October Sky.
OR 100 (110) yds of DK weight yarn.
Color B
1 (1) skein of Woolstok Worsted by Blue Sky Fibers (100% fine highland wool; 123 yds/50 g), shown in Spring Ice.
OR 100 (110) yds of DK weight yarn.
NEEDLES AND NOTIONS
US 5 (3.5 mm) 16” circular needles
US 7 (4.5 mm) 16” circular needles
Set of US 7 (4.5 mm) dpns
Stitch markers, tapestry needle
GAUGE
20 sts and 24 rows = 4” in st st on larger needles, blocked.
Go up or down a size needle to maintain this gauge throughout the body of the hat.
ADDITIONAL NOTES
The hat is knit from the bottom up.
Hold MC and CC consistently to achieve the best results.
The shaping section is written out. Colorwork is charted.
The hat can be worn with brim folded or without.
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- First published: November 2020
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