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MacKinnon

A colourful hat, named for Archibald MacKinnon, the resourceful artist who created Davaar’s painted cave.

Yarn
Kate Davies Designs Milarrochy Tweed (70% wool, 30% mohair; 100m / 109yds per 25g ball). 1 ball of each of the following shades:

A Lochan
B Cowslip
C Cranachan
D Garth
E Hirst

Needles and Notions
40cm / 16in below gauge-size circular needle
40cm / 16in gauge-size circular needle
Gauge-size needle(s) of your preferred type for working small circumferences
Stitch marker
Tapestry needle

Gauge
30 sts and 34 rounds to 10cm / 4in over colourwork on gauge-size needle. Use 3mm needle(s) as a starting point for swatching.

Sizes
This hat comes in two sizes, small and medium, with the small size working 6 chart repeats, and the medium size 7.
If you would prefer a slouchier fit, go up a needle size and work at a gauge of 28 sts and 32 rounds to 10cm / 4in.
To fit head circumference: 51-54.5 (56-58.5) cm / 20-21½ (22-23) in

Pattern notes
This hat is worked from the bottom up, beginning with a few rounds of twisted rib. The body and crown of the hat are knitted following a colourwork chart which is read from right to left throughout.