Man Thing by Justyna Lorkowska

Man Thing

Knitting
October 2011
Aran (8 wpi) ?
16 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette Stitch
US 7 - 4.5 mm
US 8 - 5.0 mm
100 - 130 yards (91 - 119 m)
man's size - to fit 23-24" head
English
This pattern is available as a free Ravelry download

This simple is worked seamlessly in the round. It starts with 2x2 Rib then is worked in simple checkered pattern of knit and purl stitches.

Size
One size: to fit 58-60 cm / 23-24” head circumference.
Length from brim to top - about 22 cm / 9”.

Yarn
1 skein of Big Merino Hug by Rosy Green Wool: 100% merino. 160 m / 175y per 100 g.
Shown in colorway 56 “Coffee Bean”.
Or any other aran weight yarn.

Needles
5.0 mm / US #8 circular needle 40 cm/16” long and/or dpns (or preferred needles for decreasing circumference), or appropriate size to get gauge,
4.5 mm / US #7 circular needle 40 cm/16” long or dpns, or one size smaller than gauge needles.

Other
1 stitch marker, tapestry needle for weaving.

Gauge
16 sts and 24 rnds in 10 cm / 4” in St st worked in the rnd with needle 5.0 mm / US #8, after washing. Take time to save time and check your gauge. Adjust needle size if necessary.