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  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 88,143
    Thank you @Pat E … being rib they’re stretchy and will stay on the head comfortably, and with a deep cuff theyre doubly warm.  It’s the type I’ve knitted for family members who spend a lot of time outside …like Wonky. 😊 

    Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.





  • ErgatesErgates Posts: 2,952
    @Pat E  This is the pattern I used

    https://www.yarnspirations.com/gb/caron-ribbed-family-knit-hat/CAK0316-004036M.html  

    I knitted the largest size and made it two inches longer so that the double cuff would come a lot further up the head and provide a bigger double layer of warmth.

    As I think I've said before I didn't put a pompom on them because I've noticed that many of the rough sleepers like to pull their coat hood up over their woolly hats on a cold night.  



    Dove, how much wool do you need for one hat? I’ve seen some DK yarn in the right colour in 100gm balls, although I think I’d prefer an Aran yarn if I can find the colour I’d like.
    Many thanks.
  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 88,143
    Oh goodness me I never checked … let me weigh one …. hold on a minute @Ergates

    Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.





  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 88,143

    100gms  should be plenty for one with a nice deep cuff. 😊 

    Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.





  • LynLyn Posts: 23,190
    Just finished another pair of wool socks and wearing them. .
    Now my daughter wants a snail knitted.  As if she’s not got enough real ones. 
    Gardening on the wild, windy west side of Dartmoor. 

  • ErgatesErgates Posts: 2,952
    Thanks for that, Dove. I downloaded the pattern, but the yarn quantity was in ounces, and a gigantic ball of wool at that, by the sound of it. I tried weighing one of my winter hats, seemed to be well under 100gms, but some confirmation is helpful.
  • Pat EPat E Posts: 12,316
    Impressive!  
    S. E. NSW
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