Kay Day by Megan Gonzalez

Kay Day

Knitting
July 2021
Aran (8 wpi) ?
20 stitches and 27 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette
US 9 - 5.5 mm
US 8 - 5.0 mm
87 - 137 yards (80 - 125 m)
Baby (Toddler, Child, Adult Small, Adult Large)
English
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Bright and bold, Kay Day is fun hat to let the colors fly! It’s a striking hat with a simple, yet addictive colorwork band perfect for scraps and minis. With 5 sizes in two crown styles, find the perfect fit for you! Worked up in worsted weight, it’s great for a last minute gift or a quick and stunning accessory for yourself.

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Sizes:
Finished Circumference: 14 (16, 18, 20, 22)”/35.5 (40.5, 45.5, 51, 56) cm
Beanie Height: 6.25 (7, 7.5, 8.25, 9.25)”/16 (18, 19, 21, 23.5) cm
Slouchie Height: 7.75 (8.5, 9, 9.75, 10.75)”/19.5 (21.5, 23, 25, 27.5) cm

Yarn:
You’ll need 3 colors in a worsted weight
MC - 62 (71, 80, 88, 97) yds/57 (65, 73, 81, 89) m
CC1 - 13 (15, 17, 19, 21) yds/12 (14, 16, 17, 19) m
CC2 - 12 (14, 16, 18, 19) yds/11 (13, 15, 16, 18) m
Remember, these are estimations! Your yarn needs may change based on gauge, fiber, modifications, and more.

Suggested Yarn:
Stonehedge Fiber Mill Shepard’s Wool Worsted Weight (250yds/229m, 4 oz/113g, Worsted Spun Fine Wool): less than 1 skein each; English Rose (MC), White (CC1), Black (CC2)

Needles & Notions:
US 9/5.5 mm & US 8/5 mm – 16” circumference or needles needed to obtain gauge!
Stitch marker
Tapestry needle

Techniques to Indulge In:
2x2 ribbing
Knitting in the round
Purling
Stranded color work