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Talking a walk on the trials admiring the beauty of the older trees. I was inspired by the texts of the bark that lead to a towering canopy. I wanted to create a classic beanie with a twist. Elwood hat starts with a brim of simple cables that flow into a timeless rib. Combining the simple simplicity of these two with cozy worsted weight yarn to create a hat perfect for all of those who are knit-worthy.

Skill Level
Advanced Beginner

Finished Sizes
2-3”/5-7.5 cm negative ease recommended
18.5 (20, 21.5, 22.5)”/47 (51, 54.5, 57) cm circumference
8.5”/21.5 cm tall (adjustable)

Gauges (Blocked)
20 sts x 24 rows = 4”/10 cm square in 2x2 rib
24 sts x 29 rows 4”/10 cm square in cable rep

Materials
Worsted weight yarn; 200 yards/182 m
Sample Used: Wool and Palette; Worsted; 100% Merino/Rambouillet; 240 yds/219 m; 3.5 oz/100 g; 1 hank in white

Needles
US6/4 mm - 16”/40 cm circular needle for cast on and setup row, or 2 sizes smaller than needle used to obtain gauge
US8/5 mm - 16”/40 cm circular needle for brim and body, and 32”/80 cm circular needle or DPNs for the crown, or size needed to obtain gauge

Notions
3 stitch markers, and 1 unique marker for Beginning of Round
Tapestry needle, measuring tape, scissors, blocking tools

Skills Required
Basic knitting skills
Cable knitting or willingness to learn
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