Lake Hartwell is nestled in the upstate of South Carolina where Kate & her husband attended college; they had their first date right on the shores. This hat features geometric colorwork inspired by the same region; reminiscent of the foothills leading to the mountains just a few miles away.

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SIZE / DIMENSIONS
Adult sizes: S/M (M/L)

Finished Measurements
Circumference: 19.25 (21.25) in / 49 (54) cm

YARN
Approximately 620 yd / 567 m fingering weight yarn.
Shown in Brooklyn Tweed Peerie (MC) (100% Merino wool, 210 yd / 192 m per 50 g skein). Color: Carob; 2 skeins.
Spincycle Yarns Dyed in the Wool (CC) (100% wool, 200 yd / 183 m per skein). Color: Tolt Ya So!; 1 skein.

GAUGE
30 sts / 34 rounds = 4 in / 10 cm on larger needles in Stockinette Stitch worked in the round, after blocking.

NEEDLES
Needle sizes are recommendations only; always use needle size necessary to achieve given gauge.

Needle A: US #2 / 2.75 mm
16 in / 40 cm circular

Needle B: US #3 / 3.25 mm
16 in / 40 cm circular
Set double pointed needles, 32 in / 80 cm circular needle for magic loop method, or 2 circular needles; use preferred small-circumference method.

NOTIONS
Stitch marker, tapestry needle.