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Huntingdon Hat
Construction: Huntingdon uses columns of twisted stitches to create a broad ribbing effect, which makes for a very stretchy beanie. The hat works up quickly using worsted weight yarn and is offered in three teen/adult sizes. The plain version is knit entirely in the round and the button tab version features a brim that is worked back and forth before joining in the round and can feature one large or several small buttons.
Skill level: Intermediate
Skills needed: Knitting in the round, 2-stitch right cables, and decreasing by k2tog and p2tog..
Size: Adult Small (Medium, Large)
Circumference: 16”, (17” 18”) unstretched (stretches to fit 21”, (23”, 25”))
Height: 8”, (9”, 9”)
Gauge: 24 sts and 32 rows per 4” in body pattern knit in the round.
Materials:
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Smaller needle: US 6 (4.0 mm) 16” circular needles, or two sizes smaller than gauge needle
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Larger needle: US 8 (5.0 mm) 16” circular and double-pointed needles, or size to obtain gauge
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120 (150, 180) yards worsted weight wool or wool blend yarn
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Stitch Marker (Optional)
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Yarn needle
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Scissors
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Optional: Buttons, needle, and thread to finish button tab brim. Use either one 1 ¾” to 2” button or two or three ½” buttons.
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- First published: October 2015
- Page created: October 7, 2015
- Last updated: November 30, 2023 …
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