Reindeer Ski Hat by Susan Anderson-Freed

Reindeer Ski Hat

Knitting
January 2010
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
36 stitches and 36 rows = 4 inches
in Stocking Stitch
US 2 - 2.75 mm
Women's medium
English German Swedish

“The ski hat pattern begins with a selvage deep enough to cover the ears… The body begins with the border, followed by a bird or beast design and a second repetition of the border. Each hat ends with a wheel-shaped crown…”

Yarn colours:

  • 1 skein each of Knit Picks Palette (100% wool, 1.75oz/50g, 231yd/210m) in Merlot Heather (MC), Oyster Heather, Brindle Heather, and Garnet Heather.
  • 1 skein Zitron Trekking XXL (wool/nylon blend, 3.5oz/100g, 459yd/418m) in color 183 (varigated)
  • 1 skein Knit Picks Bare Merino Wool Sock (100% wool, 3.5oz/100g. 440yd/400m) in Natural (CC)

Needles:

  • One set of 10” (25cm) US 2 (2.75mm) double-pointed needles or a 24” (60cm) circular needle.
  • One set of 8” (20cm) US 2 (2.75mm) double-pointed needles (optional)