Minted

>Do you enjoy Andrea's patterns? [Sign up for the DreaReneeKnits Newsletter to receive sneak peeks of new patterns, exclusive introductory discounts, video tutorials, and other things she knows you'll love!!][1] *This design was born of a serendipitous moment of these two lovely yarns snuggling up next to each other in my yarn basket. Day after day I would glance their way and I just knew they needed to be knit up together into a soft, warm hat! Minted is surprisingly quick to knit, and even more delightful to wear! * **FINISHED MEASUREMENTS** Circumference - 19”/48 cm Height - 9”/23 cm *If you would like more length in the hat for larger heads or a slouchier fit, many knitters have found that adding one extra repeat of the cable pattern does the trick perfectly!* *To Fit: 19.5-22.5”/49.5-57 cm head circumference* **YARN REQUIREMENTS** *These are just approximations. Total yarn usage will depend on the yarn you use (fiber content, ply, etc.), your personal gauge, and any modifications you may make.* Yarn A - Sport Weight Wool 50 g/188 yds/172 m Yarn B - Light Fingering Weight Suri Alpaca 30 g/197 yds/180 m (plus 15 g for a pompom, optional) **SUGGESTED YARN** Yarn A - Julie Asselin Journey Sport (210 yds/56 g) - 1 skein Menthe Yarn B - The Farmer’s Daughter Fibers Oh Dang! (328 yds/50 g) - 1 skein Juniper **SUGGESTED NEEDLES** Ribbing: Size US 4/3.5 mm - 16”/40 cm circular Main Fabric: Size US 6/4 mm - 16”/40 cm circular Main Fabric: Size US 6/4 mm - DPNs (or a longer circular for magic loop) *(Use the needle size you need to achieve gauge, go down two sizes for brim.)* **NOTIONS** Stitch marker, Cable needle, Row counter (optional), Tapestry needle, Pompom Maker for 2.5”/6.5 cm pompom (optional) **GAUGE** 22 sts & 28 rnds = 4”/10 cm *Measured over cable stitch in the round using larger needle.* **TECHNIQUES TO INDULGE IN** Twisted German Cast On Cables (with or without a cable needle) Reading a chart (written directions are also provided) Knitting Purling Increasing Decreasing [1]: http://eepurl.com/diPxsr