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The Kelo Hat showcases traditional Nordic knitting motifs. This timeless and simple beanie adds a touch of heritage to your winter wardrobe, keeping you warm and stylish on any occasion. Named after the majestic ‘kelo’ trees of Finland, known for their beauty and strength, standing tall and steadfast through the ages.

Check out the matching Kelo Cowl for a complete set.

Size
One size, designed to fit most adult heads. (Knit with a looser gauge to achieve a larger beanie.)
To fit head circumference
54 - 56 cm / 21.5 - 22 “

Length
Approx. 29 cm / 11.5 ” with brim unfolded

Yarn
Fingering weight yarns, combined with lace weight.
The sample is knitted in Sandnes Garn Sunday (100 % merino wool 235 m / 256 yds / 50 g), colorways 1012 (MC) & 1099 (CC)
&
Isager Silk Mohair (75 % kid mohair, 25 % silk, 212m / 230 yds / 25 g), colorways E0 (MC) & 30 (CC)
You’ll need 1 ball of Sunday in MC and 1 ball of Isager Silk Mohair in MC, with 1 ball of Sunday in CC and 1 ball of Isager Silk Mohair in CC.

Yardage
MC 212 m / 230 yds of Sunday and 212 m / 230 yds of Isager Silk Mohair.
CC 50 m / 55 yds of Sunday and 50 m / 55 yds of Isager Silk Mohair.

If you prefer to use DK weight yarns, use the meterage and yds as a guideline, follow the yarn amount requirements for the fingering weight yarn.

Needles
2.5 mm (US 1.5) and 3 mm (US 2.5) circular needles 80 cm / 32”. Use the needle size that gives you the correct gauge.

Gauge
26 sts x 30 rnds = 10 cm / 4 inches for colorwork

Notions
Darning needle, stitch markers.

Techniques and other notes
Tubular Cast On.
Colorwork.
In the round, magic loop (you can use DPNs).