NOTE: Stitch 12 on Row 27 should be MC not CC.

100 % Pattern Proceeds will go to the Boston Bruins Foundation Lewiston Strong fund for Victims and Families of the October 25 mass shooting through November 30, 2023

No discounts available for this new pattern to maximize amount donated. I will announce the charity once I have determined the one most beneficial to those affected.

Meet Lewiston, a dog named for the city in Maine that was devastated by a mass shooting on a Wednesday in October, 2023. This dog is a symbol of love and hope as Goldens have such loving dispositions and the city of Lewiston needs that love right now. I’d like to hope this is the last event of its kind but… The hat starts with a simple rolled rim, a few rows of rib, a simple all over grid pattern and one beautiful Golden. The dog can be left out and the hat knit simply with the all over grid pattern. Thirty-three duplicate stitches with scrap yarn complete the pup.

This hat is worked in Malabrigo Rios worsted in 5 sizes to fit Newborn through XLarge heads. ANY WORSTED WEIGHT YARN THAT MEETS GAUGE WILL WORK. Large shown in photos. Always choose size based on finished circumference.
Sizes are XSmall, Small, Medium, Large, XLarge

Finished Height: approx (7, 7.75, 8.75, 8.75, 8.75 ) in / (18, 20, 22, 22, 22 ) cm
Finished Circumference: (14.5, 17, 19, 21.5 24 )in / ( 37, 43, 48, 54.5, 61 ) cm
Gauge: 20 sts and 24 rows = 4 in / 10 cm in stranded Stockinette stitch, blocked.

Materials:
MC - Malabrigo Rios Worsted in DENIM
- ( 90,115,125,135,145 ) yds / ( 82,105,114,124,133 ) m
CC - Malabrigo Rios Worsted in CHAJA
- ( 50, 60, 70, 80, 90 ) yds / ( 46, 55, 64, 73, 82 ) m
2 yd scraps in Black, Brown & Pink to duplicate stitching eyes, nose/mouth & tongue
Add yardage if making pompom or tassel.
Any worsted weight yarn that meets gauge can be used in any colors desired.

Needles:
US 7 (4.5mm) 16 or 24 in circular needles
OR size to obtain gauge (16 in length recommended for XSmall and Small )
Circs 1 size smaller than size used above to obtain gauge if using smaller needle for roll rim and rib.
US 7 (4.5mm) DPNs OR same size as larger needles above

Notions:
Sharp Darning Needle, Stitch Markers (Lots), Fur pom pom (optional)