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Plait Hat

"Knitted with three strands of worsted-weight yarn, Plait Hat has a darling braided loop up top. It's also a great stash-buster, as you could knit it with 3 different yarns for a marl effect."
Knitting Needle Size11 or 8 mm, 13 or 9 mm
Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)
Gauge10 stitches, 18 rows, 4 inches. stockinette
Materials List
- 2 skeins Quince and Co. Lark (134 yards / 123 meters per 50g skein, pictured in Sabine) or approximately 195-200 yards worsted-weight yarn, held triple throughout
- 16in. circular needle and set of DPNs in size needed to match gauge (suggested size US13/9mm)
- 16in. circular needle two sizes smaller for ribbing (suggested size US11/8mm)
- 3 stitch markers and 1 contrasting Beginning of Round marker
- Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
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lcarr
Oct 22, 2018
This is a really interesting hat. It is simple to make and is rather basic, but the little loop at the top changes it up just enough to grab your attention. It makes it easy to just pull off, and gives it a way to be hung up to dry. You could even make up cute little accessories to add to it for children.

Mistress of All Ev il
Mar 25, 2016
I love this one so much. I'm definitely adding this one to the ever-growing TBK (to be knit) list.

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