The Hopper Hat by Tif Neilan

The Hopper Hat

Knitting
January 2020
Hypothesis Yarns Merino Superwash Bulky
Bulky (7 wpi) ?
12 stitches and 21 rows = 4 inches
in slip stitch pattern section 1
US 11 - 8.0 mm
70 - 130 yards (64 - 119 m)
Offered in five sizes: toddler, child sm, child regular / adult regular, adult large
English
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The Hopper Hat features a slip stitch design, which showcases speckled and hand dyed yarns beautifully.
Knit in Bulky weight yarn, this hat knits up quickly and is incredibly warm.

The Hopper Hat gets its name from the “Katydid” colorway by Hypothesis Yarns!

Sizing
toddler, child sm, child regular / adult regular, adult large

Finished hat circumference
16 (17, 18.5, 20, 22)” /40 (43, 47, 51, 56) cm
intended to fit with 2-3” (5-8 cm) negative ease from actual head size

Yarn Requirements / Suggested Yarn
Suggested Yarn: Hypothesis Yarns Bulky superwash merino (Katydid colorway pictured)
Bulky weight required
70 (82, 95, 109, 130) yards /
64 (75, 87, 99, 119) meters

Note: A large Pom-Pom will require an additional 20-25 grams of bulky yarn.

Needles and Notions
Needle Size US 11/ 8 mm (or size needed for gauge), 16” circular
Beginning of round stitch marker
Darning needle
24” or longer length cable to work magic loop method for decreases
US Size 11 /8 mm (or size needed for gauge) double pointed needles dpns