Bird-Watching Hat by Jessie McKitrick

Bird-Watching Hat

Knitting
December 2021
Sport (12 wpi) ?
25 stitches and 34 rows = 4 inches
in Stocking Stitch
US 2½ - 3.0 mm
US 3 - 3.25 mm
237 - 711 yards (217 - 650 m)
XS (S, M, L, XL, 2X, 3X)
English
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One of the highlights over the last two years have been our walks at a local provincial park, where we enjoy a bit of bird-watching. We don’t go often enough, but we have been lucky enough to see a Blue Heron, American Coots, and some Ruddy Ducks! The Bird-Watching Hat, made from soft and warm Alpaca yarn in natural colours, is perfect for keeping you warm while you stand on the pathway trying not to startle the birds.

Finished Measurements:
Circumference: 42.5 (45.5, 47, 50.5, 53, 55.5, 58.5)cm 16.5 (18, 18.5, 19.75, 20.75, 21.75, 23)“
Length from Cast-on to Crown: 19.5 (20.5, 22.5, 23, 23.5, 24, 25.5)cm 7.75 (8, 8.75, 9, 9.25, 9.5, 10)“

Shown in Size S

Yarn: Prairie Spirit Alpacas Sport Weight Neutral Collection, (100g/3.5oz, 217m/237 yds, 100% Pure Alpaca), 1 skein each of three colours. If using all three colours, there will be enough to make more than one hat. Yarn is available in dyed options as well. Shown in Light Brown “Ariel” (MC), Dark Brown “Ruby” (CC1), and Marled “Gypsy” (CC2)

Notions: Nine stitch markers (one in contrasting colour for beginning of round), tapestry needle for weaving-in ends.

Notes: Hat is worked in the round from the brim to the crown.