Cat Love
Cat Love Hat by SweaterFreak. Bottom up, stranded colorwork hat knit in the round in a 2 color leopard print pattern.
Love cats? Me too, and something tells me I am not in minority:)
Combine your appreciation for felines and the latest leopard print trend and you get this little number - simple 2 color colorwork is a modern take on the classic and will carry you through the winter season in style - meaow!
It’s easy enough to be an intro project to stranded knitting and a satisfying quick one for the masters of this skill.
NEEDLES - US#6/4.00mm - 16”/40cm circular needles and DPNs; US#5/3.75mm - 16”/40cm circular needles;
GAUGE - 20 sts/27 rows per 4"(10cm) in Stockinette Stitch blocked with US#6/4.00mm needles
YARN WEIGHT - Worsted
YARN AMOUNT - You will need 180 yards of MC(main color, shown here in Camel) and about 50 yards of CC(contrast color, shown here in Black)
YARN RECOMMENDED - Clinton Hill Cashmere Bespoke DK, Cascade 220
NOTIONS - Tapestry needle, marker
FINISHED SIZE - Circumference: 20"(23"); Depth: 8.5”
TECHNIQUES USED - Casting on, Knitting in the Round, Stranded Knitting
Pattern Includes: Written Instructions & Chart
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
