DESCRIPTION
Byker Bridge carries traffic from the city centre of Newcastle over the River Ouseburn east to the area of Byker over the lower Ouseburn valley. Originally opened to pedestrians only, it was subsequently widened by the addition of footpaths cantilevered out from the edge of the brickwork. Interesting places to visit in the area include Ouseburn Farm, a community green space complete with sheep and goats to feed, and Tom Collins House, an architectural masterpiece in the heart of Byker. Further south, the Ouseburn Valley has become a trendy industrial neighborhood with plenty of diverse restaurants and small boutiques.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Brim Circumference: 18” (19”, 20”, 21”) 46 cm (48 cm, 50 cm, 52 cm).
Height: 7¼” (7½”, 7¾”, 8”) 18 cm (18.5 cm, 19 cm, 19.5 cm).

YARN
Brambles & Me, Natural Yarn Advent Calendar, Fingering Weight: 100% Bluefaced Leicester Wool; approx. 87.5 yds 80 m per 0.7 oz 20g miniskein. Colours: Days 13 and 14; 1 miniskein each. Days 8, 10, 11, and 12; remainders.

NEEDLES
US #2 2.75 mm; 40” 100 cm circular needle.
US #4 3.50 mm, or size needed to obtain gauge; 40” 100 cm circular needle.
OR
US #2 2.75 mm; 2 sets of 24” 60 cm circular needles.
US #4 3.50 mm, or size needed to obtain gauge; 2 sets of 24” 60 cm circular needles.
OR
US #2 2.75 mm; 1 set of 5 double-pointed needles.
US #4 3.50 mm, or size needed to obtain gauge; 1 set of 5 double-pointed needles.

NOTIONS
Blunt tapestry needle
Blocking pins, if desired

GAUGE
30 sts and 36 rnds = 4” 10 cm in stockinette, after blocking.

CONSTRUCTION NOTES
This hat is knit from the bottom up. Corrugated ribbing is worked at the brim using various shades of brown to reflect the shadows on the brickwork caused by the elliptical arches of the bridge. Symmetrical decreases are worked at the crown to finish off the hat.

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
Model: Mia Malone
Photographer: Sarah Hird
Sample Knitter: Mia Malone
Layout: Lars Rains

REQUIRED SKILLS
Basic knitting skills
Knitting in the round
Small-circumference knitting
Written instructions