The Strait Stacks Hat by MarySue French

The Strait Stacks Hat

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Knitting
May 2023
Aran (8 wpi) ?
4 stitches and 5.5 rows = 1 inch
in stockinette
US 8 - 5.0 mm
140 - 200 yards (128 - 183 m)
one size
English
This pattern is available from slowcrawl.com for $10.00.

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This hat is reminiscent of the Sea Stacks in Strait of Juan de Fuca – standing there short & tall as the tide ebbs & flows. The hat can be worn as a slouch hat or with the brim rolled up for a watch cap style.

Difficulty Level: advanced beginner to intermediate

Size: one size

Yarn: Queensland Collection, Kathmandu Aran 100 , Color – Brick Red , 208 yds for 100g, 85% Wool, 10% Silk, 5% Cashmere , Approximate yardage used 150 yds

Needle: 16” circular needle – Size 8 (5mm), DPN – Size 8 (5mm)

Gauge: 4 st & 5.5 rows per 1”, in stockinette stitch

Notions: Stitch marker, tapestry needle to weave in ends