Boira hat by Upon a Yarn Designs

Boira hat

Knitting
DK (11 wpi) ?
22 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette stitch
US 3 - 3.25 mm
US 6 - 4.0 mm
104 - 169 yards (95 - 155 m)
Child, Woman, Man
English
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Boira is a two color stranded hat, designed to keep cosy the entire family.

Construction
Boira hat is knitted in the round to create a seamless piece. It has a simple and easy to follow color chart, which makes it a great project for avid knitters that are new to Fair Isle or those with some experience.

Sizes
This design is given in three sizes from child to adult:

  • Child: 48 - 51 cm / 18’’ - 20’’
  • Woman: 52 - 56 cm / 20 ½’’ - 22’’
  • Man: 57 - 61 cm / 22 ½’’ - 24’’

Needles and notions
3.25 mm (US 3) for brim ribbing
4 mm (US 6) for body and crown
60 cm / 24’’ circular needles

Optional: a set of 4 mm (US 6) DPN for shaping the crown. Alternatively, you can use the magic loop technique.

Gauge
22 sts and 24 rounds to 10cm (4’’) stockinette stitch in the round using 4 mm (US 6) needles.

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