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Gauge: 2.5 sts/in in Stockinette stitch
Technique: Beginning Lace
Yarn Weight: Super-Bulky (5-6 wpi)
The Aspen Ice Hat is a fast and easy knit hat for one skein of extra bulky or thick-and-thin yarn. It features a wide garter-stitch brim and an easy openwork body that spirals to a generous pompom at the tip. The hat is knit in the round using handspun, bulky, or thick-and-thin yarn. Tip: You can hold two strands of yarn together if your yarn isn’t thick enough. Includes instructions for knitting in the round on Magic Loop.
Pattern Details
- Sizes: Small, Medium, Large
- Finished Measurements: 20 (21, 22) in. in circumference. Fits a head 21 (22, 23) in. around.
- Yarn Weight: Super-Bulky (5-6 wpi)
Materials
- Yarn: 100 yards of super bulky thick-and-thin or handspan yarn, such as Mango Moon Dreadlocks
- Needles: 1 pair circular needles, 40-47"
- Needle size: US 15 - 10.0 mm or size required to get gauge (2.5 sts/in)
- Notions: Scissors, tapestry needle
Gauge
- 2.5 sts/in in St st
Shown: 1 skein Magnolia Handspun. Can also use Mango Moon Dreadlocks
Pattern Notes
KnitFreedom's list of standard abbreviations and techniques can be found here.
Recommended Course: Feather-and-Fan Lace
Learning to knit lace is like learning a new language - there are lots of ways to get tripped up. From new abbreviations to repeats and dropped stitches, lace is almost always confusing and scary for beginners.
The good news is, there are simple rules you can follow to find your way in any lace pattern. Learn how to knit lace patterns and always know where you are, plus find and fix mistakes, so you can approach any lace pattern with confidence.
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By Liat Gat – Founder / Lace, News / March 3, 2012 / 219 CommentsThe Magnolia Handspun giveaway is over, but you can still knit this gorgeous, chunky, winter hat worthy of the Aspen slopes. Designed by Camille Emond of Magnolia Handspun yarn, this free lace hat pattern is perfect for bulky handspun yarn.
Read Post »Published July 11, 2018
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