Inspired by our autumn vistas: the honking of geese heading south, the big blue sky and the horizon line of evergreens separating one farmer’s field from another. We asked Edmonton designer, Jessie McKitrick, to help us create a tuque (original French Canadian spelling) using the Ancient Arts Hat Trick line: the knitter’s watercolours! And the play on words in the title is no accident. As our Canadian geese fly south to spend the winter on the beach, we imagine they enjoy the Beach Boys as much as we do!
FINISHED SIZES:
XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL)–to fit head circumference: 14 (16, 18, 20, 22, 24) ins / 35.5 (40.5, 45.5, 50.5, 56, 61) cm, worn with 1–2 ins / 2.5–5 cm negative ease. Circumference: 12 (15, 16, 18 3⁄4, 20, 221⁄2) ins / 30 (38, 40.5, 47.5, 51, 57) cm.
Height: 71⁄2 (8, 9, 91⁄2, 101⁄2, 11) ins / 19 (20.5, 23, 24, 27,28)cm or up to 91⁄2 (10,11,111⁄2,13,13)ins/24 (25.5, 28, 29, 33, 33) cm if a slouchier hat is preferred.
GAUGE:
30 sts & 40 rnds = 4 in / 10 cm over stranded colourwork using larger needles. Take the time to check gauge and adjust needle size if necessary.
MATERIALS:
Ancient Arts Hat Trick (80% Superwash Merino, 20% Nylon per 100g ball) 1 skein each in the following colours:
MC: Poke Check, CC1: Backcheck, CC2: Stack the Pads, CC3: Ride the Pine.
NEEDLES & NOTIONS:
US size 2 / 2.75 mm
US Size 2.5 / 3 mm dpns or circular needle (dpns recommended for crown shaping). Tapestry needle, 8 stitch markers.
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