Leaves

-------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------- **Leaves** - by Tin Can Knits ============ -------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------- **The Leaves pattern is now available in the Tin Can Knits app!** [Click here to download the app, or to learn more.][1] • 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! -------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------- ***Stomping in crunchy piles of dry leaves is a favourite pastime of mine. This hat was inspired by the cooling temperatures and beautiful colours of Fall.*** -------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------- **Like our knits?** [Get our email updates][2] to hear about new designs, tutorials and subscriber-only special offers! -------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------- **Share your progress** with us on [Instagram][3] or Ravelry by adding the hashtags [#LeavesHat][4] and [#TinCanKnits][5] - we love to see your knits! -------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------- **Pattern Info** **Sizing** Newborn (Baby, Toddler, Child, **Adult SM, Adult L**) Fits head approximately: 14 (16, 18, 20, **21, 23**)” in circumference. **Yarn** Heavy DK/ light worsted weight yarn **MC:** 60 (60, 70, 80, 90, 100) yards **CCs:** 15 (15, 15, 20, 20, 20) yards in each of 5 (5, 5, 6, 6, 6) CCs *(Sample shown in a variety of worsted and DK weight yarns)* **Gauge** 20 sts & 28 rounds / 4” in stockinette on larger needles 20 sts & 24 rounds / 4” in colourwork on larger needles **Needles** US #5 / 3.75mm & US #7 / 4.5mm *(or as required to achieve gauge)* **Newborn and baby:** DPNs* in both sizes. **All other sizes:** 16” circular in both sizes and DPNs* in larger size *Alternatively you can use the [magic loop technique][6] to knit in the round using a single long circular needle. **Notions** Darning needle, pompom maker (optional), stitch markers. **Helpful Tutorials** [Magic loop technique][7] [Knitting on double pointed needles][8] [Casting on to circular needles][9] --------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------- For abbreviations, techniques, and to contact us, visit [www.tincanknits.com][10]. --------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------- [1]: https://tincanknits.com/app [2]: http://eepurl.com/k5p8L [3]: https://www.instagram.com/tincanknits/ [4]: https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/leaveshat/ [5]: https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/tincanknits/ [6]: https://blog.tincanknits.com/2013/10/03/magic-loop/ [7]: https://blog.tincanknits.com/2013/10/03/magic-loop/ [8]: https://blog.tincanknits.com/2013/08/17/knitting-on-dpns/ [9]: https://blog.tincanknits.com/2013/08/17/casting-on-to-circulars/ [10]: http://www.tincanknits.com