Boilermaker

$7.00

I definitely have a weakness for farm yarns, and I often find myself in a festival booth with two different skeins in hand, unable to decide if I will get the light gray or the dark gray -- and desperately wanting both because they are equally beautiful and squishy and heathery and came from a wonderful vendor I want to support.

Last summer I decided to buy both from Ross Farm. One of these skeins is a Shetland wool, and the other is a Jacob wool. They had the same feel and drape and were similar weight so I figured it could work out. I love a tone on tone gray, and these just looked beautiful together.

The hat features a striking stranded motif that reads as just a little bit sophisticated when you mix those light and dark shades together. It’s earthy but modern. As is often the case, the repeat only looks hard - it’s two colors, addictive, and easier than you think.

The way in which I began and ended the design allows for the brim to be one color and the crown to become the other in a “star” at top. To add one more detail, I created a pom in my brim color. The pom is optional, but kind of seals the deal for me.

Note that the yarn used is listed as a sport weight yarn, but I love how it knits up in a Worsted Gauge. If substituting yarn, and not in the mood to modify things, you will want a light worsted.

However, there are instructions in the pattern for modifying if anyone wants to knit this for a different gauge or wants to create an alternate size.

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I definitely have a weakness for farm yarns, and I often find myself in a festival booth with two different skeins in hand, unable to decide if I will get the light gray or the dark gray -- and desperately wanting both because they are equally beautiful and squishy and heathery and came from a wonderful vendor I want to support.

Last summer I decided to buy both from Ross Farm. One of these skeins is a Shetland wool, and the other is a Jacob wool. They had the same feel and drape and were similar weight so I figured it could work out. I love a tone on tone gray, and these just looked beautiful together.

The hat features a striking stranded motif that reads as just a little bit sophisticated when you mix those light and dark shades together. It’s earthy but modern. As is often the case, the repeat only looks hard - it’s two colors, addictive, and easier than you think.

The way in which I began and ended the design allows for the brim to be one color and the crown to become the other in a “star” at top. To add one more detail, I created a pom in my brim color. The pom is optional, but kind of seals the deal for me.

Note that the yarn used is listed as a sport weight yarn, but I love how it knits up in a Worsted Gauge. If substituting yarn, and not in the mood to modify things, you will want a light worsted.

However, there are instructions in the pattern for modifying if anyone wants to knit this for a different gauge or wants to create an alternate size.

Scroll down for details.

Yarn: The Ross Farm Heritage and Rare Breed Fibers. I chose 1 skein of Shetland Wool (100% wool, 250 yds/228m) from Heliotrope 2.0 and one skein of Jacob (100% wool, 250 yds/228 m) from Alice.

If substituting yarns, ensure you like the drape and feel of the fabric you are getting. Choose colors with contrast from one another.

Gauge: 20sts/28rounds per 4"/10cm in stockinette and colorwork on larger needles.

Needles: US#6/4mm, US#7/4.5mm

Sizes:

Circumference around ribbing: 15.25(17.75,20.5)”/38.75(45,52)cm.

Circumference around body of hat: 16.75(19.75,22.5)”/42.5(50,57.25)cm.

Depth: 8.75”/22.25cm.

Hat should fit a 18(20,22)”/45.75(51,56)cm head.

Yardage:

80(100,125)yds/73(92,108)m of each color needed.