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The nupps in this design remind me of hazelnuts. Nisseua means hazelnut in Genoese dialect. The region where I live is famous for its exceptional hazelnuts. There are many hazelnut groves surrounding our villages in Liguria.

Size: one size, to fit 54-56 cm (21-22”) head circumference;


Yarn: Lanivendole A Pure And Simple Wool 100% wool; 300 meters (328 yards)/100g (3.53 oz): 1 skein; samples shown in Seasonal Portraits Autumn and London Fog colorways;
Or: approx. 170 m/ 186 yards of sport weight/ DK yarn; 

Gauge: 20 sts and 32 rounds in Stockinette Stitch to 10 cm/ 4” on 4 mm/US6 needles, blocked; one Nupp and Lace Pattern repeat measures 5 cm/ 2” in width and 3.5 cm/ 1.4” in hight;


Needles: 3.25 mm/ US3 and 4 mm/ US6 40 cm (16”) circular needles or needle size to obtain the gauge and/or set of 4 mm / US6 double-pointed needles or needle size to obtain the gauge; 

Other: one stitch marker, crochet hook (optional), tapestry needle to weave in loose ends;


Measurements: approx. 22 cm/ 9” long, blocked and measured from bottom to top; 

I would love to see your Nisseua Hats ♡ Please tag your projects #nisseuahat and #yarnpoetryknits on social media. Thank you and happy knitting!