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Huxter
Size 
Circumference at brim: 18” / 46cm 
Length from brim to crown as worn: 9”/ 23cm 
Circumference at widest point: 21 ¾ / 55.5cm
Needles 
3.5mm / US 4 circular needle, 40cm / 16” length (for body of hat) 
3.5mm / US 4 DPNs or long circular needle (if working magic loop for crown of hat) 
3mm / US 2 circular needle, 40cm / 16” length (for brim) 
Always use a needle size that will result in the correct gauge after blocking.
Yarn 
Fingering weight yarn in the following amounts: 
115 yards MC 
35 yards CC1 
25 yards CC2 
25 yards CC3 
Allow approx. 40 extra yards if making a pom pom.
shown in: 
Sample 1: Jamieson’s Of Shetland Spindrift (100% Pure Shetland Wool; 105m / 115 yds per 25g ball) 
MC Shaela, CC1 Flame, CC2 Pebble, CC3 Burnt Ochre
Notions 
1 stitch marker, tapestry needle for weaving in ends
Gauge 
27 sts & 32 rounds = 10cm / 4” over Fair Isle Pattern on 3.5mm needles after blocking 
28 sts & 40 rounds = 10cm / 4” in Rib Pattern on 3mm needles after blocking
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