Designer Kat Coyle stripes stockinette stitch and garter stitch to form horizontal welting in her NOMAD HAT AND SCARF. The deeply textured cap hugs the head, while the long attached scarf ends block out winter chill.
Finished Size: 16" head circumference and 7 (8)" tall. To fit a woman (man). Hat shown in woman's size.
Yarn: Misti Alpaca Chunky (100% baby alpaca; 108 yd [98 m]/100 g): #M707 -copper melange, 3 skeins.
Yarn weight: #5 - Bulky
Gauge: 16 sts and 20 rnds = 4" in St st with smallest needles.
Needles: Hat—size 9 (5.5 mm): set of 5 double-pointed (dpn) and 16" circular (cir). Scarf flaps—sizes 101/2 (6.5 mm), 11 (8 mm), and 13 (9 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions: Size H/8 (5 mm) crochet hook; removable markers (m); tapestry needle
Originally Published: Interweave Knits, Fall 2007