Wool Felt Hat (WP01) by Bev Galeskas

Wool Felt Hat (WP01)

Knitting
January 1998
Bulky (14ply) wool that felts easily
12 stitches = 4 inches
in before felting
200 - 230 yards (183 - 210 m)
Small (child's head size up to 20") Adult (head sizes 21" to 24" )
English
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Sizes: Small (child) & Large (adult).

Small size is designed for a child’s head size of up to 20½“.
Large size will fit adult head sizes from 21” to 24”.

Note that your yarn choice, the amount of felting and how the finished hat is blocked will determine the exact size of your hat.

Caution: Many white and natural colored wools do not felt well, if at all. If using a yarn other than those suggested above, it is important to test felt a sample to be sure that your yarn felts well and that you are happy with the resulting fabric.

Needles:
A 24” (60 cm) circular needle and a set of double pointed needles both in US size 11 (8.0 mm).