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A knit and felt pattern that uses U.S. Size 13 Needles.

The Adira Hat is a very quick knit for a knit and felt hat. It is knit with U.S. Size 13 needles and two strands of aran weight yarn held together. The yarn and needle combination makes it very thick and warm. My quest was to develop a pattern that could be knit in about an hour and a half by an average to fast knitter. After several tries, this pattern was developed.

Aran weight yarn can be described as a heavy worsted or light bulky. The specific yarn used for this pattern is Cascade Ecological Yarn. That is not to say that other aran weight yarns will not work. But the Cascade Ecological Yarn is the only Aran that was test knitted with this hat.

Two different patterns are included. The first pattern shown in light blue has a smaller brim than the other pattern. The second pattern shown in sapphire has a larger brim.

The Notes and Felting Sections have information that is important to successfully knitting and felting hats.

Materials:
U. S. Size 13 24-inch circular needles and dpns
1 stitch marker
Approximately 360 yards aran weight
Purchase yarn that is felt-able. Do not use super wash or washable wool. For this specific pattern, I recommend 100% wool and not a wool combination. When you knit your hat, you will hold two strands of yarn together.
Optional – Hat Shaper from Hatshapers.com or other form to shape your hat. I like the Medium Plus Plus or Large size

Measurements: The hat is knitted in one size fits many teens/adults. The drying form that you use will determine the finished size of your hat.

Gauge: Unfelted gauge with double strand on U.S. Size 13 should approximate 9 stitches to 4 inches. Since the hat will be felted to size, an approximation will work.