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Contrast Blast Hat
Choose two contrasting colors of DK weight wool to knit this cozy hat. The pattern begins with 2x2 ribbing that flows into a slanted cable. Stripes and slip stitches form the graphic zig zag design. Use two high contrast colors of DK weight wool like West Wool Tandem for a bold color pop effect or create a subtle shadow effect with two similar tones and a lower contrast. This hat makes a great gift
project with crisp clean lines that are fun to knit!
Yarn: DK weight
Shown in: West Wool Tandem (100% South American Merino Wool; 254yds / 233m per 100g skein)
MC - Taffy (pink)
CC - Pebble (grey)
Yardage: Approximately 160 180, 230yds / 146 165, 210m total
MC - 110 120, 170yds / 101 110, 156m
CC - 50 60, 70yds / 46 55, 64
One skein of each color is enough to knit the hat.
Needles: US 5 / 3.75mm circular in 40″ / 100cm length or size needed to obtain gauge
Magic loop method is used for knitting in the round. You can use DPNs if you prefer.
Notions: 1 stitch marker, cable needle, tapestry needle
Gauge: 20 sts & 34 rnds = 4″ / 10cm in 2x2 ribbing after blocking
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