Sitka Spruce

-------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------- **Sitka Spruce** - by Tin Can Knits ============ -------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------- *The temperate rainforests of the Pacific Northwest are home to many species of evergreen, including the sitka spruce. Walking here you can hug the big trees, smell the moss and damp earth, and listen as the ancient trees whisper to one another. The light that filters down through the canopy far above is green and magical. The twisted stitch pattern that adorns the hat and mittens is elegant and geometrical. The pattern includes instructions for a snug beanie and a slouchier beret style hat.* **Like our designs?** [Get our email updates][2] so you don't miss our irresistible new patterns and fabulous tutorials! **Get the deal!** Sitka Spruce is part of the book [Pacific Knits][3]: 18 Irresistible patterns inspired by the Pacific Northwest ::: Get the ebook for $24 USD. -------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------- **PATTERN INFO** ============ **Sizing:** Mittens: adult small (medium, large) Finished palm measurement: 7” (7.75”, 8.5”) Finished hand height: 6.5” (7.5”, 8.5”) *For Child size (finished palm 5.5”, hand height 6”) work adult small instructions in DK weight yarn at 22sts/4”* Hat: Pattern written for beanie (beret) styles of hat Hat fits adult head 21-23” in circumference. Blocking can be used after-the-fact to make the hat larger. *For small (large) Child sizes, work beanie (beret) instructions in DK weight yarn at 22 sts / 4”. Fits head circumference 16”-18”.* **Yarn** worsted / aran weight yarn Hat: 160 (185) yds Mittens: 140 (150, 165) yds *(sample shown in Malabrigo Worsted in 'lettuce’)* **Gauge:** 18 sts / 4” in stockinette stitch (using larger needles) **Needles:** US #7 / 4.5mm and US #8 / 5.0mm *(or as req’d to meet gauge)*; 20” circular needle and double pointed needles for decreasing at crown **Helpful Tutorials** [DK weight Sitka Spruce pattern hack][4] [casting on to double pointed needles][5] [knitting in the round on double pointed needles][6] [casting on with magic loop][7] [knitting in the round with magic loop][8] [mitten knitting tutorial][9] [hat knitting tutorial][10] -------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------- For all pattern abbreviations, techniques, and to contact us, visit [www.tincanknits.com][11] [1]: http://tincanknits.com/index.html [2]: http://eepurl.com/k5p8L [3]: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/pacific-knits [4]: http://blog.tincanknits.com/2014/11/21/sitka-spruce-hat-dk-weight-pattern-hack/ [5]: http://blog.tincanknits.com/2013/10/03/cast-on-dpns/ [6]: http://blog.tincanknits.com/2013/08/17/knitting-on-dpns/ [7]: http://blog.tincanknits.com/2013/08/17/casting-on-to-circulars/ [8]: http://blog.tincanknits.com/2013/10/03/magic-loop/ [9]: http://blog.tincanknits.com/2013/10/03/lets-knit-a-mitten/ [10]: http://blog.tincanknits.com/2013/08/17/lets-knit-a-hat/ [11]: www.tincanknits.com