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> Do you enjoy Andrea's patterns? [Sign up for the DreaReneeKnits Newsletter to receive sneak peeks of new patterns, exclusive introductory discounts, video tutorials, and other things she knows you'll love!!][1] *In 2018 I hosted a fun KAL challenge over the 4 day holiday weekend with my basic brioche hat Harlow. For 2019 I thought it would be fun to host another challenge with a new technique to learn - Mosaic knitting! This is one of my favorite ways to play with combining colors, and is a simple technique for even newer knitters to try out! If you can slip sts, knit and purl - then you can do Mosaic knitting!* **SIZES** Child (Adult Small, Adult Large) **FINISHED MEASUREMENTS** Circumference - 16.5 (18, 20.5)”/42 (46, 52) cm Height - 7.5 (9, 9)”/19 (23, 23) cm *Sample show in Adult Small.* **YARN** Fingering or Sport Weight Main Color - Approx. 35 (40, 50) g/140 (160, 200) yd/128 (146, 182) m Contrast Color - Approx. 25 (30, 40) g/100 (120, 160) yd/92 (110, 146) m **SUGGESTED YARN** Spincycle Yarns Dyed in the Wool Sport Weight (100% superwashed American Wool, 200 yds) Main Color (MC) - 1 skein Melancholia (Blue) Contrast Color (CC) - 1 skein Stay Out of the Forest (multi-colored) **SUGGESTED NEEDLES** Size US 2/2.75 mm - 16”/40 cm circular Size US 4/3.5 mm - 16”/40 cm circular Size US 4/3.5 mm - DPNs (or a longer circular for Magic Loop) *Use the needle size you need to achieve gauge.* **NOTIONS** Stitch marker (1) Tapestry needle **GAUGE** 26.5 sts & 64 rows = 4”/10 cm *Measured over stitch pattern in the round using larger needle, after blocking.* **TECHNIQUES TO INDULGE IN** Tubular Cast On or Twisted German Cast On Mosaic knitting Ribbing Slipping stitches Decreasing Knitting Purling Knitting in the round [1]: http://eepurl.com/diPxsr