Explore the wild frontier, Davy Crockett style, with this trusty raccoon skin cap (all hand knit with your choice of yarn. I suggest a fun faux fur…no worries, no raccoons were hurt in the making of this handmade hat). The Wild Frontier Hat knitting pattern is hand knit in two pieces: the hat and the tail, using circular needles and the Magic Loop method (although substituting dpns is easy enough). This knitting pattern is suitable for knitters with the following skills: knitting, purling, knitting in the round, and Magic Loop method. Make this knitting pattern a part of your knitting supplies and new knitting ideas.

Skill Level: Easy

Basic Skills Necessary:
-knitting
-purling
-knitting in the round
-Magic Loop method

Gauge:
Work 15 stitches = 4”/10cm in stockinette stitch using US size 6/4.0mm needles

Sizing / Finished Measurements:
-Adult large
-Circumference: 22”/56cm
-Height: 8”/20cm
-Tail Length: 10”/25cm
-Tail Circumference: 10”/25cm

Materials:
-1 pair of US size 6/4.0mm circular knitting needles
-125 yards sport weight faux fur yarn (main color: brown)
-25 yards sport weight faux fur yarn (contrast color: cream/grey)
-1 stitch marker
-1 yarn needle
-20 oz. cotton batting

Suggested yarn:
150 yards of sport weight