Barley worsted

-------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------- **Barley** - by Tin Can Knits ============ -------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------- **The Barley pattern is now available in the FREE Tin Can Knits app!** [Click here to download the app, or to learn more.][2] • only see the size instructions you need • tick through the pattern and make notes • support is just a tap away • adjust the settings to suit you! *Learn to knit with Alexa and Emily! The Barley hat is the fourth project in [The Simple Collection][1] - a learn to knit series with excellent free patterns and clear tutorials. From your first scarf, to mittens, socks, and sweaters, learn everything you need to know to make modern seamless knits for all of your loved ones.* **Want to keep up with Tin Can Knits?** Sign up for our [email updates][3] and we will let you know about our new [designs][4] and great [in-depth tutorials][5]. -------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------- **PATTERN INFO** ============ **Sizing** finished hat to fit Newborn (Baby, Toddler, Child, **Adult S, M, L**) Fits head approximately 14 (16, 17.5, 19, **21, 22.5, 23.5**)” around. *note about samples - the hat can be knit as a snug beanie by knitting to length per the pattern. For a slouchier hat simply knit an extra inch or so in length before decreasing.* **Yarn:** 60 (70, 80, 90, **110, 150, 170**) yards worsted / aran weight yarn *(samples shown in [Madelinetosh Tosh Vintage][7] in 'Winter Wheat', 'Thoreau', 'Badlands' and 'Twig', and [Brooklyn Tweed Shelter][8] in 'artifact', 'barn owl', 'faded quilt', 'hayloft', and 'yellowstone')* **Gauge:** 18 sts and 24 rounds/ 4” in stockinette stitch on larger needles **Needles:** US #6 / 4mm US #8 / 5mm *(or as required to meet gauge)* **Newborn & Baby sizes:** you will need either DPNs or a long circular for magic loop technique in each size. **Toddler to Adult L:** you will need a 16” circular and either DPNs or a long circular for magic loop technique in each size. **Notions:** stitch markers, darning needle, pompom maker (optional) **Helpful tutorials** [Let's Knit a Hat][10] -------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------- For all pattern abbreviations, techniques, and to contact us, visit [www.tincanknits.com][11] -------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------- [1]: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/the-simple-collection [2]: https://tincanknits.com/app [3]: http://eepurl.com/k5p8L [4]: http://tincanknits.com/ [5]: http://tincanknits.com/techniques.html [6]: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/barley-light [7]: http://madelinetosh.com/store/index.php/yarns/tosh-vintage.html [8]: https://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/brooklyn-tweed-shelter [9]: https://blog.tincanknits.com/2013/10/03/magic-loop/ [10]: http://blog.tincanknits.com/2013/08/17/lets-knit-a-hat/ [11]: http://www.tincanknits.com