FEMI-HAT NO. 1

Size: (1) 2 (3) 4 (5)

Skill level: Intermediate

Circumference: (46) 49 (53) 56 (59) cm

Size guide: The hat has a negative ease of approx. 5 cm (i.e. the hat measures 5 cm less than the head circumference).

Length: 20 cm

Gauge: 26 stitches x 40 rows in stockinette on 2.5 mm needles = 10 x 10 cm (after washing).

Recommended needles: 3.5 mm circular needle (40 cm) + 2.5 mm circular needle (40 cm).

YARN CHOICE: The Femihat in the photo is knitted with 1 strand of cotton yarn.

Which yarn should you choose?

Recycled yarn
Purchased yarn

Recycled yarn: Consider using leftover or recycled yarn for your project. It’s cheaper and better for the environment.
Experiment until you achieve a gauge of 26 stitches x 40 rows = 10 cm.
Yardage required: You will need (180) 190 (200) 210 (220) meters of main color/gray + (90) 95 (100) 105 (110) meters of contrast color/white.

Purchased yarn:
2 skeins of Lana Grossa Elastico (Main color/gray)
1 skein of Lana Grossa Elastico (Contrast color/white)

Note: This applies to all sizes.