Sports Fan Hat
By: Mary Ann Stephens from twostrands.com
"Use your favorite sports fan's favorite team's colors for this classic, cozy hat. Pattern includes info for avoiding jogs in your stripes and for making a slouchier version, if you prefer."
Knitting Needle Size7 or 4.5 mm, 8 or 5 mm, 9 or 5.5 mm
Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)
Gauge17 stitches, 22 rows, 4 inches. stockinette
Materials List
- Two 50g balls Dale Hegre Aran weight 100% wool yarn for the background. Sample = 2 balls of Off-white #0017.
- One 50g ball Dale Hegre for each different colored stripe (optional.) Sample = 1 ball Red #4018, 1 ball Norwegian blue #5744.
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Suggested needles:
Looser knitters: US #7 / 4.5mm for ribbing and US #8 / 5.0mm for main portion.
Tighter knitters: US #8 / 5.0mm for ribbing and US #9 / 5.5mm for main portion.
You can use a set of double-pointed needles, one long (32 or longer) circular needle with the magic loop technique, or two circular needles whichever method you prefer. Use whatever size needles you need to obtain gauge.