Elizabeth Zimmermann launched the idea of hat-as-swatch for a larger garment and coined the term “swatchcap.” This Kennings swatchcap is a great way to warm up for a Kennings yoke sweater, a design I published with Laine Magazine in February 2018. It also makes a dandy unisex hat with just the right dose of decorative detail. A bouncy 3-ply like yields outstanding stitch definition and elasticity.
-- Sarah Pope
For more color options, try a skein you already have with a .
- Skill Level: Intermediate
- Gauge: 20 sts x 28 rows = 4" (10 cm), blocked but unstretched
- Needles:
- US #4 (3.5 mm) 16" circular (for tubular cast-on)
- US #7 (4.5 mm) 16" circular and double pointed needles (DPNS)
- US #8 (5 mm) 16" circular
- or size needed to achieve gauge
- Notions:
- Stitch Marker
- Waste yarn
- Darning needle
- Materials: 1 skein Abundant Earth Fiber, United Tribe worsted-weight (200 yards/100g)
- Size: 18" (46 cm) circumference unstretched - fits most adult heads, 9" (23 cm) crown height with brim folded
