Northward Cap by Churchmouse Yarns & Teas

Craft: Knitting

Whether the weather is blustery, damp, or snowy (or all three!) this hat is guaranteed to keep your ears well-guarded. With a clever construction, the two comfy flaps rest on either side of your head while the edge dips lower in the back to keep the wind and snow off your neck. We’ve played with braided ties with tasseled tips and knitted I-cord ties!

Fluffy, fleecy, chunky-weight Rowan Brushed Fleece yields a wonderfully cozy Northward Cap. A super-soft blend of extra fine merino and baby alpaca, Brushed Fleece is warm and insulating, yet remarkably light. And all that plump fluff means you’ll have a snuggly hat in no time!

Yarn

Approx. 105 (110, 130) yds/96 (100, 119)m chunky-weight yarn.

Plus 10 yds/10m of contrasting chunky-weight yarn for optional charted colorwork or duplicate stitch embroidery.

Shown in Rowan Brushed Fleece, Color 271 Fog.

Duplicate Stitch Version

1 (1, 2) skein(s) Wool and the Gang Alpachino Merino (110 yds/100m each) in Color Espresso Brown; plus 1 (1, 1) skein (or 10 yds/10m) in Color Ivory White for optional chart rows.

Or approx. 105 (110, 130) yds/96 (100, 119)m chunky-weight yarn. Plus 10 yds/10m of contrasting chunky-weight yarn for optional charted colorwork or duplicate stitch embroidery.

Needles & notions

US 10 (6mm) 16”/40cm circular and double-points, or size to obtain gauge.

6 locking stitch markers, one in a contrasting color.

Darning needle and crochet hook, for finishing.

Gauge

14 stitches = 4 inches in stockinette stitch in the round, after blocking

Yardage

105 - 130 yards (96 - 119 m)

Sizes available

Small, Medium, Large approx. 19 (20½, 22)"/48 (52, 56)cm circumference