Alaska Hat

SIZES baby (junior) woman (man) HEAD CIRCUMFERENCE 44-47 (48-53) 53-57 (58-61) cm GAUGE 20 stitches x 28 rounds in rib (k2, p2) on needle 3,5 mm (US4) = 10 x 10 cm after wash and flat dry NEEDLES Circular needle 3,5 mm (US 4) (40 and 80 cm) SUGGESTED YARN Håndværksgarn from Hjelholts Uldspinderi or Vidde from Hillesvåg 60 (75) 85 (100) g Alternative yarn for kids: Peruvian Highland Wool from Filcolana or Double Sunday from Sandnes Yarn 60 (75) 85-90 (100) g The hat is worked from top to bottom, with a Turkish cast on that gives an almost invisible edge. Working from the top with increases on each side until the hat measures the desired length, 2 rounds of double knitting are worked before Italian bind off. Choose a yarn that will suit the hat's owner best, Peruvian Highland Wool or Double Sunday is recommended for children. Since the hat is worked from the top down, it can be tried on along the way by moving the stitches onto a long circular needle/stitch wire to determine how long the hat should be worked. A video showing Turkish cast on-technique is available under "videos" at www.secondknit.com