AMU hat

> **AMU hat** > > 編む (from Japanese) - to knit, plait, braid > > **Driftwood - A Spinster's Daughter Collection** > > This unique stitch pattern is an > effort to upgrade what might be > perceived as a usual 2 by 2 ribbing. > The most satisfying simplest knit > elevated by use of 2 yarn types and colors > to create a reversible hat that > features vertical striping on one side > and marled horizontal striping on the > other. Or choose to work it solid for > singular ribbed texture, as well as > select how to finish the crown, > cinched or squared, to suit your > preference! > > Be the first to know about upcoming > design releases, exclusive > introductory discounts, classes and > events by subscribing to OLGAJAZZY > newsletter > [**http://eepurl.com/dCbz8X**][1] **SKILL LEVEL** Intermediate **SIZES** 1 (2, 3) **LENGTH** Regular (Long) **TO FIT HEAD CIRCUMFERENCE** 16-20 (20-23, 23-26)” / 40-51 (51-58.5, 58.5-66) cm Newborn–Child (Adult Small–Medium, Adult Large–Adult Extra Large) **FINISHED MEASUREMENTS** (blocked, measured relaxed) Circumference 14 (16, 18)” / 35.5 (40.5, 45.5) cm Height 10½ (11½)” / 26.5 (29) cm **YARN** *Regular Length Bicolor Hat in Size 2 with cinched crown.* Spincycle Yarns "Dreamstate" (100% superwash American wool; MC - Color "Dear Diary", 1 skein. Spincycle Yarns "Dreamstate" (100% superwash American wool; 150 yds / 137 m per approx. 50-65g / 1.76-2.2oz); CC - Color "Salty Dog", 1 skein. *Long Solid Color Hat in Size 2 with square crown.* Spincycle Yarns "Spinster's Daughter Worsted" (100% superwash American wool; 200 yds / 183 m per approx 100g / 3.4 oz); Color "Ranch Romance", 2 skeins. *Long Bicolor Hat in Size 3 with cinched crown.* Spincycle Yarns "Spinster's Daughter Worsted" (100% superwash American wool; 200 yds / 183 m per approx. 100g / 3.4 oz); MC - Color "Chinook Winds", 1 skein. Spincycle Yarns "Dreamstate" (100% superwash American wool; 150 yds / 137 m per approx. 50-65g / 1.76-2.2oz); CC - Color "Levitate", 1 skein. OR use *For Bicolor Hat* **Regular Length:** MC: 135 (150, 170) yds / 123 (137, 155) m CC: 135 (150, 170) yds / 123 (137, 155) m **Long Hat:** MC: 150 (165, 185) yds / 137 (150, 170) m CC: 150 (165, 185) yds / 137 (150, 170) m **Long Hat with solid brim:** MC: 165 (185, 205) yds / 150 (170, 187) m CC: 112 (125, 140) yds / 102 (114, 128) m *For Solid Color Hat* **Regular Length:** 195 (220, 245) yds / 178 (201, 224) m **Long Hat:** 218 (246, 272) yds / 199 (224, 248) m of any other Worsted weight yarn with similar properties. **NEEDLES** US 7 (4.5 mm) circular, set of 5 dpns (or preferred method of working in the round), or size needed (for CO only) US 6 (4 mm) circular, 16” and set of 5 dpns (or preferred method of working in the round) and a spare needle, or size needed to achieve gauge (for hat body) OR use size to obtain gauge **NOTIONS** Crochet hook size G/6.0 (4 mm) Several yds/m of smooth texture waste yarn in similar weight Stitch marker Tapestry needle **NOTES** 3 different head circumference sizes. Regular length for a modern raised beanie look, or Long length that allows for a generous folded brim. In addition, the brim can be worked in a solid color, if preferred. Unique stitch pattern allows the wearer to wear either of the sides as public, featuring vertical patterning on RS, and marled horizontal striping on the WS. Decorative crown shaping can be rotated to be featured in front or rotated for an arched look instead. Two crown finishing methods are included as well – cinched or square. **NB: Please pay special attention to directions for abbreviated decreases, their execution is described in the "Techniques".** **GAUGE** 32 sts and 38 rnds = 4” / 10 cm in Slip Rib Pattern worked on smaller needle, measured relaxed once dry after washing and blocking #AMUhat #driftwoodcollection **[Watch Video Tutorial for Twisted Stitches here.][2]** [1]: http://eepurl.com/dCbz8X [2]: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C_TmtrKJHQr/?igsh=MTd5bjlpajFoY2tlOA==