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Esprit Kids
Fun hat and cowl set the little people in your life will be racing to wear. Using slip stitches to create texture in the body and the fading from one color to the next, this knit will also race off your needles. Can be made to look sporty with the striping in the brim and band or leave it out and let the fading be the star of this set. Designed to be fun to knit and fun to wear!
Sizes:
One size to fit most kids ages 3-10 years. Approximate head circumferences 20” (51 cm) to 21” (53 cm)
Materials:
Hat: MC 80 yards (73 meters) + CC 45 yards (41 meters)
Cowl: MC 90 yards (82 meters) + CC 55 yards (50 meters)
Total yardage needed for set 270 yards (246 meters) each of MC + CC.
Yarn:
Swift Cozy DK (100% superwash extra fine merino; 250 yards/115 grams)
Recommend 2 highly contrasting colors. 1 light and 1 darker or brighter. You can use 2 tonals or semi-solids or 2 speckled colors or 1 of each. To get maximum effect of the color fading and the texture, contrasting colors work best.
Skill Level
Advanced beginner. Perfect for a beginner who wants to add to their skill set.
Gauge
Body of hat: 21 stitches & 34 rounds = 4”/10cm
Ribbing of hat will seem small at first but stretches to provide a secure and snug fit.
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