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Kennings Swatch Cap
This pattern was generously donated to Abundant Earth Fiber by Sarah Pope following the “Great Yarn Heist.” It is available for purchase from the website.
For twenty-one more color options, try over-dyeing your United Tribe skein with a Wool Tincture.
Skill Level: Adventurous Beginner/Intermediate
Gauge: 20 sts x 28 rows = 4” (10 cm), blocked but unstretched
Needles:
US #4 (3.5 mm) 16” circular (for tubular cast-on)
US #7 (4.5 mm) 16” circular and double pointed needles (DPNS)
US #8 (5 mm) 16” circular
or size needed to achieve gauge
Notions:
Stitch Marker
Waste yarn
Darning needle
Materials: 1 skein Abundant Earth Fiber, United Tribe worsted-weight (200 yards/100g)
Size: 18” (46 cm) circumference unstretched - fits most adult heads, 9” (23 cm) crown height with brim folded
“Elizabeth Zimmermann launched the idea of hat-as-swatch for a larger garment and coined the term “swatchcap.” This Kennings swatchcap is a great way to warm up for a Kennings yoke sweater, a design I published with Laine Magazine in February 2018. It also makes a dandy unisex hat with just the right dose of decorative detail. A bouncy 3-ply merino like United Tribe yields outstanding stitch definition and elasticity.”
-- Sarah Pope
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- First published: July 2018
- Page created: July 17, 2018
- Last updated: March 5, 2020 …
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