Have a look here to see where I got this neat alpaca yarn.
I measured out this hank and it came out to about 100 yards. In the "One-Skein Wonders" 101 yarn shop favorites book, they had a pattern for a ribbed cap that would be just about right for the amount of yarn that I had. I improvised a bit, but it is generally the same.
Cast on 88, work K2,P2, rib for 8.5 inches.
Decrease round #1, K2tog, P2tog, repeat around.
Work K1, P1, for the next three rounds.
Decrease round #2, K2tog, repeat around.
Decrease round #3, K2tog, repeat around.
Cut yarn, weave tail through remaining stitches, draw up snugly, and weave in the end. Ta Da.
Just takes a day or two to knit it up.
I used size 8 circular and dpns.
Can't wait til cold weather to try it out. It feels really warm when it is 70°.
There is a coziness to this hat when it is on your head. It is weighty but light at the same time.
In its resting position.
I thought the decrease at the top might be weird, but it wasn't at all.
If you like to spin alpaca fiber, here is a spot where you can purchase some.
Go here to see some really cute alpacas.
I measured out this hank and it came out to about 100 yards. In the "One-Skein Wonders" 101 yarn shop favorites book, they had a pattern for a ribbed cap that would be just about right for the amount of yarn that I had. I improvised a bit, but it is generally the same.
Cast on 88, work K2,P2, rib for 8.5 inches.
Decrease round #1, K2tog, P2tog, repeat around.
Work K1, P1, for the next three rounds.
Decrease round #2, K2tog, repeat around.
Decrease round #3, K2tog, repeat around.
Cut yarn, weave tail through remaining stitches, draw up snugly, and weave in the end. Ta Da.
Just takes a day or two to knit it up.
I used size 8 circular and dpns.
Can't wait til cold weather to try it out. It feels really warm when it is 70°.
There is a coziness to this hat when it is on your head. It is weighty but light at the same time.
In its resting position.
If you like to spin alpaca fiber, here is a spot where you can purchase some.
Go here to see some really cute alpacas.
Ok - I didn't understand a word you just said, but the hat is really cute and I love Alpacas.
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Have a great day!
Debbie
What a great hat...looks like it is going to be good and warm...great job!
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