Glenfidditch
Glenfidditch is my favorite kind of knit because it’s addictive to watch the lines of the cables evolve as you work, and you know how I feel about tweedy, heathered wools. The geometric design is bold and distinct and allows for a great diagonal transition at the brim. Twisted cables inside other cables make for a “paneled” effect that lends itself to a almost star-like effect on top.
Craig requested a hat that would cover his entire ear, so this hat has a tad more depth than I usually design with. It can be worn down low on your head to cover those ears, or tilted back for just a little slouch.
Instructions are included for modifying depth/width.
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Yarn: Green Mountain Spinnery Weekend Wool (100% wool; 140yds/128m per 2.12oz/60g skein) or Wisconsin Woolen Spun Worsted Weight (100% Merino/Corriedale wool, 250yds/229m per 3.53oz/100g skein), sample shown in Wisconsin Woolen Spun Worsted Wool in Penny.
If substituting yarn, I suggest one without too much variegation in color or variation in the thickness of the fiber. A wool with some elasticity in a heather, a tweed or a semi-solid colorway would be my recommendation.
Gauge: 22sts/28rounds per 4”/10cm in stockinette
Needles: US 6/4.0mm
Sizes:
18"/45.75cm around head.
Ribs allow one size of hat to fit a 19-21"/48.25-53.25cm head.
Yardage:
225yds/206m