Spectral Links by Lisa M. Barnes

Spectral Links

Knitting
October 2014
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
20 stitches and 26 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette
US 6 - 4.0 mm
4.0 mm (G)
109 - 133 yards (100 - 122 m)
21.75 [23.5, 25] inches Adult small [medium, large]
English
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This colorfully warm earflap hat is knit with a thrummed lining, constructed with a unique technique. Self-shading yarn provides a spectrum of dazzling color, punctuated by a bold link design.

SIZES

Adult Small Medium, Large, outside circumference 21.75 23.5, 25 inches/ 55 59.5, 63.5 cm, inside circumference 20 22, 23.5 inches/ 51 56, 59.5 cm. Knit the size that has the closest inside circumference measurement to head.

MATERIALS

  • MC Wisdom Yarns Poems 100% wool roving yarn, self-striping; 109yds/50g skein; color: 579-Shadow Spectrum; 2 skeins (all sizes). Large size uses approximately 133yds/62g.
  • CC Universal Yarn Deluxe Worsted 100% wool; 220yds/100g skein; color: 1900-Ebony; 1 skein (all sizes). Large size uses approximately 110yds/50g.

SUPPLIES/TOOLS

  • US6/4.0mm needle(s) — circular and/or double-pointed needles, as desired.
  • US6/4.0mm double-pointed needles
  • Size G crochet hook
  • Stitch marker
  • Tapestry needle
  • Needle Felting tool (optional, but recommended)

** GAUGE **
20 sts/26 rows = 4 inches/ 10 cm in stockinette stitch. 23 sts = 4.5 inches/11.5 cm in pattern