Pitanga Hat

Craft: Knitting

By: Luciana Lopez

Pitanga hat is specially designed for the new yarn of Manos del Uruguay, Cardo, 100%
corriedale wool with 100 meters (109 yards) in 100 grs. It is a simple design where the
protagonist is the yarn and its attributes. A great definition in the stitches when it is knitted, and a solid color palette ideal for knit color work.

Size and Measurements

One size

Circumference: 45 cms / 18” at the brim

Length from brim to top: 26 cms/ 10,2”

Yarn

Manos del Uruguay, Cardo.

100% corriedale wool, 100 mts (109 yars) per 100 grs.

Color A: 114 yards/ 104 mts (sample in pumpkin)

Color B: 28,5 yards/ 26 mts (sample in naíf)

Yarn Weight

Bulky (7 wpi)

Needles and Tools

5.5 mm / US #9 circular needles (at least 60 cms / 24´´)

6.0 mm / US #10 circular needles (at least 60 cms / 24´´)

6.0 mm / US #10 double pointed needles

1 tapestry needle

Gauge

14 sts and 19 rows = 10 cms / 4” in Stockinette Stitch (color work) pattern with 5,5 mm (10 US) needles.

Yardage

90 - 109 yards (82 - 100 m)