Besties Hat - by Tin Can Knits

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Pattern Info

Sizing
Newborn (Baby, Toddler, Child, Adult SM, Adult L)

Fits head: 13 (16, 18, 19.5, 21.5, 23)” around.

Yarn
Aran:
single brim: 50 (70, 90, 110, 130, 160) yards,
fold-over brim: 70 (90, 110, 150, 180, 220) yards

Worsted:
single brim: 55 (75, 90, 115, 135, 165) yards,
fold-over brim: 80 (100, 120, 155, 185, 225) yards

DK:
single brim: 60 (80, 100, 120, 140, 170) yards,
fold-over brim: 90 (110, 130, 160, 190, 230) yards

Sport:
single brim: 65 (85, 110, 130, 150, 190) yards,
fold-over brim: 95 (115, 140, 170, 200, 250) yards

Sock:
single brim: 70 (90, 120, 150, 170, 210) yards,
fold-over brim: 100 (120, 150, 190, 230, 280) yards

Samples in Hazel Knits Lively DK in Coral, Zest, and Butterscotch; Safety First, Mint Condition, and Zest; and Mint Condition, Zing, and Cornflower.

Gauges
Aran: 18 sts & 26 rounds / 4”
Worsted: 20 sts & 28 rounds / 4”
DK: 23 sts & 32 rounds / 4”
Sport: 26 sts & 36 rounds / 4”
Sock: 30 sts & 42 rounds / 4”

All gauges in stockinette using larger needles.

Suggested Needles
Aran: US #6 / 4mm & US #7/ 4.5mm
Worsted: US #4 / 3.5mm & US #6 / 4mm
DK: US #3 / 3.25mm & US #5 / 3.75mm
Sport: US #2 / 2.75mm & US #3 / 3.25mm
Sock: US #1 / 2.25mm & US #2 / 2.75mm
(or as required to achieve gauge).

Newborn, baby, toddler: DPNs* in each needle size.
Child and Adult: 16” circular in each needle size, and DPNs* in larger size.

Magic loop technique, using a single long circular needle, may be used in place of DPNs.

Notions
Darning needle, stitch markers.

Helpful Tutorials
Casting on to circular needles

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