Gowanus Hat Kit

Gowanus by co-founder Meghan Babin an “allover” cabled beanie, featuring a striking and unexpected interlocking cable motif that mimics the scaffolding and fences ubiquitous around all NYC boroughs. This cozy, warm unisex beanie sports Meghan’s signature folder double-brim and optional tubular cast on for a polished finish.

Kit includes:

• Digital pattern
• One skein of Forge in the color of your choice
• Wooden cable needle
• Leather H+W logo foldover label
• H+W project bag

Type:   Digital Download
Designer:   Meghan Babin
Yarn:   Forge
Skill Level:   2 out of 5
Yarn:   Hudson + West Co. Forge (70% U.S. Merino / 30% U.S. Corriedale; 235 yds [214 m]; 3.5 oz. [100g]): red feather (burnt orange), 1 skein.

Sizes:
One Size; 14” [40 cm] finished circumference (unstretched); 9” [23 cm] finished height, brim folded; 11.25” [28.5 cm] finished height, brim unfolded.

Needles: 
Size A (hat body): US 7 [4.5 mm]: 16” [40 cm] circ needle and 1 set of DPNs, or your preferred needle for small-circumference circular knitting.
Size B (ribbing): US 5 [3.75 mm]: 16” [40 cm] circ needle, or your preferred needle for small-circumference circular knitting.
Size C (optional, for tubular cast on): US 4 [3.5 mm]: 16” [40 cm] circ needle, or your preferred needle for small-circumference circular knitting.
Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions:
Cable needle (cn); tapestry needle; stitch markers (m); waste yarn.

Gauge: 
3.75” [9.5 cm] = 1 Chart rep on Size A needle, after blocking.
28 sts and 31 rnds = 4” in 1x1 Ribbing on Size B, after blocking.

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