What you'll need
| Size: | Small | Medium | Large |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finished Circumfernce, cm: | 35 | 41 | 47 |
Brigantia Luxury DK - Grey
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1 | 1 | 1 |
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Ginger's Hand Dyed Super Sheep - Selkie
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1 | 1 | 1 |
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Product Description
Earl Grey
Who doesn’t love a cabled hat? Add a pom pom and you are always onto a winner. Clever combinations of four stitch cables weave their way beautifully up to the crown. The crown decreases are clean and simple meaning the crown is beautiful with or without a pom pom. Easy and quick to knit, this hat will be warming you up in no time. Available in three sizes, this unisex hat makes a great gift knit too.
Materials
Brigantia Luxury Aran (Aran; 100% wool; 160m / 175 yds per 100g skein) Shade: Grey; 1 x 100g skein
Ginger’s Hand Dyed Super Sheep (Aran; 100% Bluefaced Leicester; 160m / 175 yds per 100g skein) Shade: Selkie; 1 x 100g skein
4mm / US6 circular needle 40cm / 16in length (or 80cm / 32in length for magic loop) 5mm / US8 circular needle 40cm / 16in length (or 80cm / 32in length for magic loop) 5mm / US8 set of DPNs for crown decreases, or longer circular needle for magic loop
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Earl Grey Knitted Hat by Clare Devine
What is Being Made
The Earl Grey is a sophisticated knitted hat design created by Clare Devine. This advanced-level knitting project produces a finished hat suitable for experienced knitters seeking a challenging and rewarding project. The design showcases thoughtful construction techniques that result in a polished, wearable garment.
Craft and Technique
This is a knitting project classified at advanced difficulty, making it ideal for knitters with solid foundational skills and experience working with complex stitch patterns and shaping techniques. The advanced designation suggests the pattern incorporates intricate construction methods, potentially including techniques such as decreasing for crown shaping, working with multiple stitch patterns simultaneously, or other sophisticated knitting approaches that require careful attention to detail and pattern reading.
Stitches and Construction
While specific stitch names are referenced within the pattern documentation, the Earl Grey employs a combination of knitting stitches carefully selected to create visual interest and structural integrity. The pattern includes detailed abbreviations and stitch instructions to guide knitters through the construction process. The hat is worked to precise gauge specifications, which is critical for achieving proper fit and finished dimensions.
Materials and Tools
This pattern calls for aran weight yarn, a medium-weight yarn that provides excellent stitch definition and creates a fabric with good drape and durability. Knitters will need pointed knitting needles appropriate for aran weight yarn, along with standard finishing tools. The pattern provides comprehensive sizing options and gauge information to ensure proper yarn yardage calculations and needle selection for individual projects.
Pattern Format
The Earl Grey is available as a downloadable PDF pattern, offering convenient access to complete instructions, abbreviations, gauge specifications, and sizing details for immediate use.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Aran |
| Pages: | 0 |
| Designer: | Clare Devine |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Advanced |
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