Voyageur hat by Carol Young

Voyageur hat

Knitting
May 2010
DK (11 wpi) ?
20 stitches and 29 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette Stitch
US 5 - 3.75 mm
US 6 - 4.0 mm
Adult 22"
English
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Classic Métis style voyageur hat. A functional
warm hat – the tail was used to carry small light
objects. How handy is that?

This is knitted flat and seamed but it’s an ideal candidate for knitting in the round if you should so choose.

Materials: Patons Astra light weight 3 yarn, 50g ball 147m/161 yds
or any DK weight wool blend which would be ideal.
One size Adult: 2 balls MC silver grey mix; 1 ball CC cardinal
Finished hat weighs 92 grams including tassel.
Straight knitting needles: 3.75mm and 4mm