Tchaikovsky Hat

Description

Forming a perfect Pas de Deux with the Tchaikovsky Mitts, the lovely Tchaikovsky Hat is another tribute to our legendary composer. This hat is a super fast knit using DK weight yarn and a fun, simple texture which will highlight the glories of your favourite skeins. The Tchaikovsky Hat is a great stash buster. This slightly slouchy beanie looks good on everyone: women, men and children. With four sizes to choose from, it’s a beautiful fast gift that can fill up several spaces on your list.

Beyond The Nutcracker, Tchaikovsky composed the scores for two more of the world’s most beloved ballets: Sleeping Beauty and, of course, Swan Lake. In each of these ballets, Tchaikovsky’s unabashed
genius for emotional nuance takes centre stage. The almost heartbreakingly beautiful music is brought to life by the dancers and we are swept into the story. It is probably this emotional accessibility which makes all three Tchaikovsky ballets perennial fixtures for ballet companies around the world.

SIZE
To fit head circumference
Baby 41cm (16”)
Child 46cm (18”)
Adult 56cm (22”)
Large Adult 61cm (24”)

YARN
Circus Tonic Handmade Pageant DK Twist 100% Superwash Merino, 200m/219yds per 114g skein
Colour: Tchaikovsky

La Bien Aimée Merino DK 100% Superwash Merino, 230m/252yds
per 115g skein
Colour: La Belle Epoque

Meadow Yarn Fell 100% Superwash Merino, 230m/252yds per 115g skein
Colours: Powder Room, Aqua Vitae, On a clear day, Skywalker

Actual DK weight yarn used
Baby 45g 90m/98yds
Child 60g 120m/131yds
Adult 65g 130m/142yds
Large Adult 80g 160m/175yds

NEEDLES
3.5mm (US 4), 40cm (16”) long circular needles (or size to obtain
gauge)
4.5mm (US 7), 40cm (16”) long circular needles and DPNs for
crown shaping or longer circular needles for magic loop

NOTIONS
Stitch markers
Tapestry needle

GAUGE
20 sts/32 rows = 10cm (4”) in stockinette stitch after blocking