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This design was born of a serendipitous moment of these two lovely yarns snuggling up next to each other in my yarn basket. Day after day I would glance their way and I just knew they needed to be knit up together into a soft, warm hat! Minted is surprisingly quick to knit, and even more delightful to wear!

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Circumference - 19”/48 cm
Height - 9”/23 cm If you would like more length in the hat for larger heads or a slouchier fit, many knitters have found that adding one extra repeat of the cable pattern does the trick perfectly!
To Fit: 19.5-22.5”/49.5-57 cm head circumference

YARN REQUIREMENTS
These are just approximations. Total yarn usage will depend on the yarn you use (fiber content, ply, etc.), your personal gauge, and any modifications you may make.

Yarn A - Sport Weight Wool 50 g/188 yds/172 m
Yarn B - Light Fingering Weight Suri Alpaca 30 g/197 yds/180 m (plus 15 g for a pompom, optional)

SUGGESTED YARN
Yarn A - Julie Asselin Journey Sport (210 yds/56 g) - 1 skein Menthe
Yarn B - The Farmer’s Daughter Fibers Oh Dang! (328 yds/50 g) - 1 skein Juniper

SUGGESTED NEEDLES
Ribbing: Size US 4/3.5 mm - 16”/40 cm circular
Main Fabric: Size US 6/4 mm - 16”/40 cm circular
Main Fabric: Size US 6/4 mm - DPNs (or a longer circular for magic loop)
(Use the needle size you need to achieve gauge, go down two sizes for brim.)

NOTIONS
Stitch marker, Cable needle, Row counter (optional), Tapestry needle, Pompom Maker for 2.5”/6.5 cm pompom (optional)

GAUGE
22 sts & 28 rnds = 4”/10 cm
Measured over cable stitch in the round using larger needle.

TECHNIQUES TO INDULGE IN
Twisted German Cast On
Cables (with or without a cable needle)
Reading a chart (written directions are also provided)
Knitting
Purling
Increasing
Decreasing