Farm & Fiber Knits · Pattern
| Type | Pattern |
|---|---|
| From | Farm & Fiber Knits |
| Author | Kerry Bullock-Ozkan |
| Published | June 19, 2023 |
| Format |
A historic rare breed, Tunis sheep produce medium-soft wool. Although their fleece is creamy white, their faces and ears are a deep red color.
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The hat is knitted in the round from the bottom up, beginning with an optional alternate cable cast on and a long, ribbed brim to fold up for maximum warmth. The cable section can be worked from the charts or written instructions.
Read more: "Knit a Cabled Towline Hat in Tunis Wool"
MATERIALS
Yarn Tarheelbilly Farm Farmstead Tunis Yarn (100% American Tunis wool; 200 yd [183 m]/3¼ oz; worsted weight): 1 (2) skein(s).
Needles Size 7 (4.5 mm) 16" (40 cm) circular and set of dpns. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Marker (m); cable needle; tapestry needle.
Gauge 23 sts and 30 rnds = 4" in Cable patt, blocked.
Sizes S/M (L/XL), to fit 18"–21" (22"–24") head circumference.
Finished Size 17" (21¼") circumference x 10¼" long with brim unfolded.
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Photos by Matt Graves
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