Red Wing

**Red Wing** is a crowd-pleasing, one-size-fits-all, stretchy beanie that works as a slouch or watch cap (shown). Made in Hudson + West Co. Weld in Barn Red, this hat is for everyone. Finish the look with a new reversible [Hudson + West Co. Foldover Leather Label][2]! **Skill Level:** Beginner **Finished Size** 18” / 46 cm finished circumference (unstretched), 9.25” / 23.5 cm finished height (brim folded). **Yarn** Hudson + West Co. Weld (70% U.S. Merino / 30% U.S. Corriedale; 200 yds [215 m]; 3.5 oz. [100 g]): barn red (deep red), 1 skein. **Needles** Size A: US 2.5 (3 mm) 16” (40 cm) circs and double-pointed needles (dpn), or a long needle for magic loop, per knitter preference. *Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.* **Notions** Stitch marker; tapestry needle; (optional) H+W foldover leather label, thread and sharp sewing needle. **Gauge** 30 sts and 36 rows = 4” [10 cm] in 2x2 Rib (unstretched) using Size A needle. **Skills Required** circular knitting; decreases; (optional) Old Norwegian or German Twisted Cast On. ***Want more information about Hudson + West Co.'s yarns and patterns? Give us a follow on [instagram][3] or [sign up for our newsletter.][4]*** [1]: https://hudsonandwestco.com/products/red-wing?_pos=1&_sid=c618da28b&_ss=r [2]: https://hudsonandwestco.com/collections/dry-goods-collection/products/leather-foldover-labels [3]: http://www.instagram.com/hudsonandwestco [4]: https://hudsonandwestco.com/blogs/resources/newsletter