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Fidra
Fidra is a quick and fun knit combining garter stitch and stockinette textures with some yarn over holes for further decoration (and a little ventilation)! As always the pom pom is optional!
This pattern has been updated to include written instructions alongside the Chart.
Size
20 ½ inches circumference at brim and 8 ½ inches tall from brim to crown
Needles
US 9/5.5mm 16-inch circular needle
US 10/6mm 16-inch circular needle
US 10/6mm set of dpn’s or long circular needle (if prefer using magic loop)
Yarn
130 yards chunky weight yarn (extra needed if adding a pom pom)
Shown in Brooklyn Tweed Quarry (100% American Wool; 200 yards/100g) in “Gypsum”
Notions
Stitch marker
Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
Gauge
14 sts and 26 rnds = 4 inches in Garter Rib pattern on US 9/5.5mm needle
16 sts and 26 rnds = 4 inches in Garter Stitch pattern on US 10/6mm needle
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- First published: December 2015
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- Last updated: December 4, 2019 …
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