SambaKnits

The Arpex Hat was inspired by the beautiful event that is watching the sunset on the Arpoador beach, a small peninsula made of rocks between the world knowns Ipanema and Copacabana. All locals and tourists gather here to watch the moon rising on one side as the sun sets by the ocean, applauded by everyone.

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Knitted in the round from brim to crown, with a slight slouchy fit, this pattern is great to use up minis or left-over yarn.

 

This listing is for a knitting pattern PDF, available only in English as a digital download, it is not a finished item.

 

Prices are in US Dollars, VAT and taxes not included.

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SIZE

Baby (toddler, child, adult S, M, L) fits head 38 (43, 48, 53, 56, 59) cm/15 (17, 19, 21, 22, 23)” circumference

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YARN REQUIREMENTS

Fingering Weight yarn

A total of 100 (120, 140, 155, 175, 200) m/110 (130, 150, 170, 190, 215) yds in 2 colours

Sample features Knit Picks Stroll Tonal 75% merino wool, 25% nylon in colorways Cordial and Poppy Field, shown in size adult M

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NEEDLES

3.75 mm (US 5) circular needles with 40 cm (16”) cable length and double-pointed needles or preferred method for knitting small circumferences in the round, or size needed to obtain gauge;

3.25 mm (US 3) circular needles with 40 cm (16”) cable length, or two sizes less than needed to obtain gauge.

NOTIONS

blocking tools of your preference, scissors, scrap yarn, 

stitch markers (one in contrast color for BOR), tapestry needle

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GAUGE

24 st x 36 rows in 10 cm/4 in stockinette stitch after blocking using larger needles

Changes in gauge will affect your yardage requirements.