Gray Rose
Gray Rose is written for two yarn weights – the DK gives you a smaller hat, and the Worsted is perfect for an adult head. Instructions ot alter depth or width further are in the pattern.
The design is an easy, fun knit – with a little slouch up top and a great, smushy pom.
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Yarn weight:
For the small (child) hat, use DK weight yarn: Bare Naked Wools Kent DK (60% Merino wool, 40% Romney wool; 300yds/274m per 4oz/113g skein), sample in Tide Pool and Beach Glass with small accents of Julie Asselin’s Leizu DK.
For the large (adult) hat, use worsted weight yarn: Bare Naked Wools Kent Worsted (60% Merino wool, 40% Romney wool; 220yds/201m per 4oz/113g skein).
Gauge:
Small/DK: 22sts/32 rounds in 4”/10cm
Large/Worsted: 20sts/28rounds in 4”/10cm
Needles:
Small/DK: US 5/3.75mm, US 6/4.0mm
Large/Worsted: US 7/4.5mm, US 8/5.0mm
Sizes:
18.75(20.75)”/47.5(52.75)cm finished circumference around hat
9(9)”/22.75(22.75)cm deep fom cast on edge to top of crown
Yardage:
150(200) yds
137(183)m