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This pattern includes both the Hat and the Cowl Pattern! =)

In every weaving tradition in the Philippines, an iteration of this motif appears. In the Cordilleras, the Kalasag represents protection, stability and integrity. In a particular weaving tradition in the Kalinga Province, the shield is often shown together with an image of a woman carrying a Jar. These two motifs together is called “kayaw” and represents a stable community.

This Pattern is made possible with the yarn support from The Knitting Fever Inc. and the designer Jody Long. The Kalasag Hat was designed with Jody Long Yarns, using the CIAO yarns, 100% Extrafine Superwash Merino.

YARN
Jody Long Yarns, CIAO, 100% Extrafine Merino, Superwash
DK Weight, 105m per 50g Ball
Color 1:
Color 2

NEEDLES
3.5mm for the ribbing
4mm for the body of the hat/cowl
Hat: 40cm/16” Cables or 50cm/20” Cables
Cowl: 50cm/20” Cables or 66cm/26” Cables

GAUGE
24 sts, 30 rows = 10cm/4”
Using 4mm Needles, or needle size to obtain gauge

A note on Gauge:
It is important to match the stitch gauge to have the circumference expected. The Row gauge is more likely to have a variation. In this case, please allow 1-2cm discrepancy in the depth of the hat and/or cowl.

NOTIONS
Stitch Markers, Tapestry needle

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Skull Cap
Circumference: Teen (Adult Medium, Adult Large)
42cm (51cm, 59cm) = 16 1/2” (20”, 23 1/4”)
Depth before crown decreases: 15cm = 6”
Brim: 4cm = 1 1/2”

Slouchy Hat
Circumference: Teen (Adult Medium, Adult Large)
42cm (51cm, 59cm) = 16 1/2” (20”, 23 1/4”)
Depth before crown decreases: 19cm = 7 1/2”
Brim: 7.5cm = 3”

Cowl
Circumference:
59cm (67cm, 76cm ) = 23 1/4” (26 1/2”, 30”)
Depth: 28cm = 11”

YARN LENGTHS (Approx.)
Skull Cap
Size 1 — MC = 80m/88yds : CC = 50m/55yds
Size 2 — MC= 95m/104yds : CC = 60m/66yds
Size 3 — MC= 105m/115yds : CC = 75m/83yds

Slouchy Hat
Size 1 — MC = 100m/109yds : CC = 70m/77yds
Size 2 — MC= 120m/132yds : CC = 80m/88yds
Size 3 —MC = 140m/154yds : CC = 95m/104yds

Cowl
Size 1 — MC= 85m/93yds :CC1= 90m/98yds : CC2= 90m/98yds
Size 2 — MC= 97m/106yds :CC1= 103m/113yds : CC2= 103m/113yds
Size 3 — MC= 110m/120yds :CC1= 116m/127yds : CC2= 116m/127yds