mongolian inspired ski hat by Xandy Peters

mongolian inspired ski hat

Knitting
September 2015
Aran (8 wpi) ?
16 stitches and 20 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette
US 8 - 5.0 mm
150 - 240 yards (137 - 219 m)
Newborn - toddler, 18˝ (46 cm), Child - small adult, 20˝ (51 cm) Average - large adult, 22” (56 cm)
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The Mongolian Inspired Ski Hat is a unisex winter hat inspired by the warm, brightly colored hats that are a trademark of traditional Mongolian dress. The short row brim is contoured to keep ears warm. Photo tutorials for making the overlap in the front of the hat and for the contrasting color welt are included in the pattern.

**** In welt section, work 5 rows as stated in written instructions, not 6 as shown in photos.****

Finished Size:
Newborn - toddler, 18˝ (46 cm),
Child - small adult, 20˝ (51 cm)
Average - large adult, 22” (56 cm)
circumference will stretch up to 3” (8cm).

Yarn: Classic Elite Yarns Jil Eaton Minnow
Merino, 77 yards/100g (70m/100g)
Color A: 1 skein Aqua (Elderberry, Midnight)
Color B: 1 skein Elderberry (Aqua, Lilac)
Color C: 1 skein Blue Bird (Rogue, Chartreuse)

You will not use full skeins of colors A and B in any of the sizes.

Needles: Size 8 (5mm) 16”circular needles Size 8 (5mm) dpns, or size needed to obtain gauge.

Gauge: 16 sts x 20 rows = 4 x 4” (10 x 10 cm) square in stockinette stitch.

Materials: Sewing needle, cable needle, markers.