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PATTERN SPECIFICATIONS
SIZING & EASE & CONSTRUCTION NOTES
This hat has been designed with negative ease; as it worked in 1x1 rib, the finished fabric is very forgiving and so each size likely fits a greater range of heads than indicated. The size chart is based on average sizing and is a guide only.
CIRCUS is knit bottom-up, in the round, in one piece. The entire piece is worked in 1x1 rib, with small bobbles on the folded brim and near the crown. Bobbles are worked on the right side; as such, after working the brim, you will turn your work so that the wrong side becomes the right side, and vice versa.
Photos show samples knit in White Gum Wool 10ply/Aran Peachberry and Augustbird Kookaburra (WGW 10 ply hand-dyed) In My Heart of Hearts
YARN & NEEDLES & NOTIONS
Yarn: White Gum Wool 10 ply/Aran, either 100% merino or 30/70 silk merino
1/1/2/2 balls required, plus extra for swatching
Needles: 4mm (US 6) needles, for tubular CO
4.5mm (US 7) 40cm/16” circular needles, plus 4.5mm (US 7) 80-100cm/31-39” circular needles, or needles required to meet gauge
Notions: 1 stitch marker for marking the beginning of the round, plus 8 more for decreases
Darning or tapestry needle
GAUGE
26 sts x 28 rnds over 10cm in 1x1 Rib st, after blocking
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