Spin Off · Pattern
| Type | Pattern |
|---|---|
| From | Spin Off |
| Author | Amanda Buckley |
| Published | February 4, 2026 |
| Format |
Worked in stockinette stitch and sporting a bit of a slouch, this hat shows off handspun yarns and subtly celebrates color.
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Materials
Fiber 100% Merino (Treetops Colour Harmonies), Sea Grass, 2¼ oz (64 g). Extrafine Merino (DHG), Coffee and Teal, ¼ oz (7.1 g) each.
Yarn 3-ply fingering weight (about 1,970 ypp; 14 wpi), 280 yd.
Needles Size 2 (2.75 mm): 16" circular. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); tapestry needle; waste yarn; crochet hook; spare circular needle, size 2 or smaller.
Gauge 30 sts and 44 rows = about 4" (10.2 cm) in St st, blocked.
Finished Size 18¾" brim circumference and 10½" tall, to fit with 10%–20% negative ease.
Add fun splashes of color with the wolf yarn technique for a squishy hat.
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