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Old Faithful
This simple cap is a great first hat project as well as a reliable, quick pattern for last-minute gifts or easy TV knitting. Instructions offer a choice of four sizes and worsted, aran, or chunky yarn.
YARN
Worsted: 70 (90, 110, 120) yards / 65 (85, 100, 110) meters.
Aran: 60 (75, 90, 100) yards / 60 (75, 85, 95) meters.
Bulky: 55 (65, 80, 90) yards / 50 (60, 75, 85) meters.
Shown in Berroco Millefiori color 7883 Sedum (pink) and Malabrigo Mecha color 009 Polar Morn (gray).
NEEDLES
Worsted: US #8/5 mm
Aran: US #10/6 mm
Bulky: US #10.5/7 mm
OR size you need to get gauge 16”/40 cm circular AND double points in main size above AND 16”/40 cm circular in one size smaller for ribbing.
NOTIONS
Stitch marker, tapestry needle
GAUGE
In stockinette stitch with larger needles, after blocking:
Worsted: 18 sts = 4”/10 cm
Aran: 16 sts = 4”/10 cm
Bulky: 14 sts = 4”/10 cm
SIZES & FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Sizes: Baby Child, Adult Small, Adult Large
Approximate, after blocking:
Circumference: 16 (18, 20, 22)“ / 41 (46, 51, 56) cm
Height: 7 (7.5, 8.5, 8.5)” / 18 (19, 20, 20) cm
SKILL LEVEL
Advanced beginner (knitting in the round, decreasing)
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