Red Wing Kit

Red Wing is a crowd-pleasing, one-size-fits-all, stretchy beanie that works as a slouch or watch cap (shown). Made in Hudson + West Co. Weld, this hat is a simple, soft, lightweight, universally-wearable beanie for all. 

Kit includes:

• Digital pattern (download from email after purchase)
• One skein of Weld in the color of your choice
  
• a H+W project bag
• a H+W foldover label

Type:   Digital Download
Designer:   Meghan Babin
Yarn:  Weld
Skill Level:   2 out of 5
Yarn:  Hudson + West Co. Weld (70% U.S. Merino / 30% U.S. Corriedale; 200 yards [183 meters]; 1.76 oz [50 g]): barn red (deep red), 1 skein.

Sizes: 
One Size; 18” [46 cm] finished circumference (unstretched), 9.25” [23.5 cm] finished height (brim folded).

Needles: 
Size A (for hat): US 2.5 [3 mm] 16” [40 cm] circs and double-pointed needles (dpn), or a long needle for magic loop, per knitter preference.
Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions:
Stitch marker; tapestry needle; (optional) H+W foldover leather label, thread and sharp sewing needle.

Gauge: 
30 sts and 36 rows = 4” [10 cm] in 2x2 Rib (unstretched) using Size A needle.

Skills Required: 
Circular knitting; decreases; (optional) Old Norwegian or German Twisted Cast On.

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