I wanted a hat that was very light and would reduce the amount of “hat head” I got when wearing it. Blue Sky Fibers ‘TECHNO’ is a perfect choice for hats. The alpaca provides incredible warmth and the air captured in the yarn ensures the hat is comfortable and light to wear. This quick knit project is a great last minute gift for that special person on your knitting list – whether or not they’re a “techno head.”
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Skill Level: Advanced Beginner

Yarn: 80 (100, 120) yards/73 (91, 110) meters of alpaca/wool bulky weight yarn that knits up to 3.875 sts/inch.

Shown In:
Blue Sky Fibers ‘TECHNO’, (120 yards/110 meters; 68% alpaca, 22% silk, 10% merino; 1.76 oz/50 grams per skein). 1 skein in Fame 1970, shown in size Large.

Needle: 1 US #9/5.5 mm circular needle, 16”/41 cm or size to obtain gauge.

Available Sizes: Small (Medium, Large)
Fits head circumference up to: 18 (21.5, 25)”/45.72 (54.61, 63.50) cm
Finished size (blocked): 11 (14.5, 18)”/27.94 (36.83, 45.72) cm
Height: 11.5 (12, 12.5)”/29.21 (30.48, 31.75) cm
Height (with brim folded): 9.5”/24.13 cm

Other Tools:
• Stitch marker (1)
• Glow line tape (to mark current row in instructions – optional)
• Tapestry needle

Skills Required:
• Working in the round
• Increases / decreases
• Knit / purl stitches

Other Possible Yarns:
• Rowan ‘Brushed Fleece’, (115 yards/105 meters; 65% merino, 30% alpaca, 5% nylon; 1.76 oz/50 grams per skein).
• Rauma ‘Puno’, (120 yards/110 meters; 68% alpaca, 22% nylon, 10% merino; 1.76 oz/50 grams per skein).
• Sandnes Garn ‘Myk’, (120 yards/110 meters; 48% alpaca, 30% merino, 22% nylon; 1.76 oz/50 grams per skein).
• Plymouth Yarn ‘Baby Alpaca Brush’, (110 yards/101 meters; 80% alpaca, 20% acrylic; 1.75 oz/50 grams per skein).

Pattern is 3 pages.

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Credits:
Photographer: Shawn Miller, Distractions in Focus
Model: Jen
Tech Editor: Jenn Wisbeck

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