A fabulous hat pattern for beginners! If you have just learned to knit and purl, this hat is a super project to test your mettle! Gorgeously soft stripes of stocking stitch interspersed with rows of garter stitch form deep stripes that look fantastic with a giant bobble on the top! You’ll love the soft, squishy feel of MillaMia Naturally Soft Super Chunky - luxurious merino wool with glorious lustre and loft, it’s delicious to knit and wear, and very cosy too!

MATERIALS
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• One 100g/3 1⁄2oz ball of MillaMia
Naturally Soft Super Chunky in Carbon (405) (A) and
Sugar Pink (413) (B)
• Pair each of 10mm (US 15) and 12mm (US 17)
knitting needles

TENSION / GAUGE
8 sts and 11 rows to 10cm/4in square over st st on
12mm (US 17) needles.

HINTS AND TIPS
This yarn is so soft it makes the most perfect pompoms - be
generous and make them nice and tight and packed with yarn
for the perfect cotton-tail finish. The hat itself is simple and
quick. As ever play with colour and find your own creativity
with new combinations.