Barley - by Tin Can Knits

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PATTERN INFO

Sizing
finished hat to fit Newborn (Baby, Toddler, Child, Adult S, M, L)
Fits head approximately 14 (16, 17.5, 19, 21, 22.5, 23.5)” around.

note about samples - the hat can be knit as a snug beanie by knitting to length per the pattern. For a slouchier hat simply knit an extra inch or so in length before decreasing.

Yarn:
60 (70, 80, 90, 110, 150, 170) yards worsted / aran weight yarn

(samples shown in Madelinetosh Tosh Vintage in ‘Winter Wheat’, ‘Thoreau’, ‘Badlands’ and ‘Twig’, and Brooklyn Tweed Shelter in ‘artifact’, ‘barn owl’, ‘faded quilt’, ‘hayloft’, and ‘yellowstone’)

Gauge:
18 sts and 24 rounds/ 4” in stockinette stitch on larger needles

Needles:
US #6 / 4mm
US #8 / 5mm
(or as required to meet gauge)

Newborn & Baby sizes: you will need either DPNs or a long circular for magic loop technique in each size.

Toddler to Adult L: you will need a 16” circular and either DPNs or a long circular for magic loop technique in each size.

Notions:
stitch markers, darning needle, pompom maker (optional)

Helpful tutorials
Let’s Knit a Hat

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