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Nautica
Nautica is a slouchy hat for all ages. Designed with a relaxed fit, it features deep rib and simple stripes. It comes in toddler, child and adult sizes, you can use this pattern for the whole family! The main body is worked in a smooth yarn and the stripes are worked in a rustic yarn to give textural contrast.
Measurements are given in both centimeters and inches.
MATERIALS
YARN
Worsted weight
Shown here:
Main color (MC): Knit Picks Swish Worsted (100% Merino; 101 m / 110 yds, 50 g / 1.75 oz skein; Color Marine Heather: 1 skein)
Contrasting color (CC): Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Superwash (100% Superwash Wool; 101 m / 110 yds, 50 g / 1.75 oz skein; Color Dove Heather: 1 skein)
Yardage:
• MC: 60 (75, 90) m / 65 (80, 100) yds, including 10% allowance
• CC: 15 (15, 20) m / 15 (15, 20) yds, including 10% allowance
NEEDLES
5.5 mm / US 9 circular needle of length 40 cm / 16”; adjust needle size if necessary to obtain gauge.
5 mm / US 8 circular needle of length 40 cm / 16”;
5 mm / US 8 needles in your preferred style for small circumference knitting in the round
NOTIONS
yarn needle
GAUGE
17 sts and 24 rows = 10 cm / 4” in Stockinette stitch, blocked.
SIZES
Toddler (Child, Adult) to fit actual head circumference of about 47 (52, 57) cm / 18.5 (20.5, 22.5)“
REQUIRED SKILLS
Decreases, increases, knitting in the round
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- First published: January 2015
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