Kindling hat

Description

The Kindling Hat is inspired by the roar of a potbellied stove when you open the door, the contented crackle of an open fireplace, and the warm glow you get when you see the one you love.

Featuring easy fun cables this design is full of texture and warmth, and makes a perfect gift for just about anyone on your list. Kindling is a unisex hat, and its character transforms so much with yarn choice.

In the “man version”, the rugged styling is enhanced by the use of a tweedy, heathered yarn with subtle but festive flickers of colour. It’s the answer to your “what should I knit him?” worries this year. When
the Kindling hat is knit up in soft yarn and pale shades, the cables take on a pretty country-side charm.

Size
One size

Finished Measurements
Approximately 46cm (18”) circumference at ribbing to fit head size 51cm–61cm (20”–24”) circumference
This hat is very stretchy due to the ribbing and cables

Yarn
Grey Version
Blacker Westcountry Tweed DK 100% Pure New Wool; 110m/119yds per 50g ball, 1 x 50g ball
Colourway: Grey

White Version
Blacker Blue Faced Leicester DK 100% Wool; 110m/119yds per 50g ball, 1 x 50g ball
Colourway: natural

Or 1 x 50g ball of DK weight yarn approximately 110m/119yds per 50g ball

Needles
4 mm (US 6) 40cm (16”) long circular needles + DPNs
for crown shaping
or 4 mm (US 6) 100cm (40”) long circular needles for
magic loop method

Notions
1 locking/removable stitch marker
cable needle
Tapestry needle

Gauge
18 sts/26 rows = 10cm (4”) in stockinette stitch