This pattern, along with nine other Iowa and Nebraska-inspired designs, can be found in issue nine of Nomadic Knits.

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Size: 1 (2) to fit Child (Adult).
Finished circumference: 14.75”/ 37cm (16.5”/ 41.5cm) circumference, unstretched.
Finished height: 8.25 (9.5)”/ 21 (23.5)cm, adjustable at brim.
To be worn with 0 - 4”/ 0 - 10cm of negative ease.

Needles: US 6/ 4mm or size to obtain gauge, in 16”/ 40cm circular and DPNs; and US 4/ 3.5mm or 0.5mm smaller than gauge, in 16”/ 40cm circular.

Gauge: 26 sts and 28 rnds = 4”/ 10cm over Colorwork Pattern.

Yarn: dk weight:
MC: 120 (190) yards/ 110 (175) meters; and
CC: 10 (40) yards/ 9 (37) meters.

Notions: tapestry needle, stitch markers.

Sample knit in: Lazy Bee Yarn Clover DK (80% superwash Merino, 20% nylon; 250 yards/ 115 grams) in Valkyrie and Sandstone.

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