Montana is blue ribbon fishing country, but I think I'm one of three people in the state and the only one in my family that doesn't like to fish. So I take my knitting with me, find a comfortable spot along the shore or in the boat, and work through whatever is on my travel needles. I've always liked the funky hats fishermen wear, and think it's pretty nifty how they carry extra lures, sinkers and leads on their hats. Which got me thinking-how about making a hat for my trail knitting? Download
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Craft: Knitting
Difficulty:
Materials:
Yarn - 180 yards of 7 wpi tarn or other bulky weight yarn.
See the photo tutorial on
how to make your own tarn
from recycled t-shirts.
Needles - US 6 (4mm) straight needles, US 8 (5mm) 24" circular and DPNs.
Notions - 5 stitch markers (one in a different color); tapestry needle, clothespins and a bowl for blocking.
Gauge: 15 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches in St st in the round, after blocking.
Available Sizes: One size fits most adults.
Measurements: Approximately 19" circumference at brim around forehead.
Original design by Melissa Somerville
Melissa Somerville works, knits, thrifts and hikes daily in a variety of breathtaking landscapes across Montana.
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