Yawgoo is the tenth pattern in my Knit Fresh Rhode Island e-book. There will be a total of 12 patterns in all, 3 of which will only be available as part of the ebook. Patterns will be released monthly or thereabouts :). When you subscribe to the ebook, you will receive periodic notices when a new pattern is ready.
The idea for this ebook came to me after spending a good amount of time visiting various sheep and wool fairs in Rhode Island and Massachusetts and reading more about smaller yarn producers.
This project is my way of combining my love of Rhode Island with my love of yarn! All of the patterns will use yarns that are made in Rhode Island.
Projects will include hats, mittens, scarves, and shawls. All are designed to use one or two skeins and are a great way to try out some unique yarns and support small businesses.
The yarn for Yawgoois from Quaere Fibers. Her yarns are available at many New England Festivals as well as some local yarn stores. Great bases and colorways.
Yawgoo filled my need to knit an extra slouchy winter hat. I purchased a skein of worsted weight yarn from Quaere fibers at the Rhode Island Sheep and Wool Festival last May in a colorway called “80’s Pop”. Usually I steer clear of the pink yarns but maybe because the weather was so grey and dismal that day or maybe because the colorway was called “80’s Pop” (I have a soft spot for 80’s music and movies) this lovely skein came home with me. And waited and waited until in the cold, dark days of winter in Rhode Island it was made into a hat that was even approved by my teenager!
Yawgoo is available in 3 sizes. You should pick a size to give about 2 inches negative ease. My head measures 22” and the 20” (shown in the photo fit perfectly, or how I like a hat, not too tight, not too loose).
The sample and pattern will give you a hat that measures 9 1/2 inches from the bottom edge to the top of the crown. For a less slouchy hat, omit a repeat. Or add one or two if that’s your thing. Pom pom is optional but always a fun touch.
I was able to work the entire hat with a 16: circular. It was a little tight at the end but manageable. (I avoid dpns whenever possible)