Hats

Cable Cap

A classic, tight fitting hat with basic cables.  This is a great pattern for your first cables.
Yarn:  Worsted Weight, 110 yards
Needles:  16" circulars and DPN's  size US 7

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Easy Roll Brim Cap

This is a great beginning knitter's pattern.
Yarn: Buky yarn such as Lamb's Pride Bulky, 125 yards (one skein)
Needles: 16" circulars and DPN's size US 10 1/2

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Easy Watch Cap

Another great beginning knitter's pattern.
Yarn: Buky yarn such as Lamb's Pride Bulky, 125 yards (one skein)
Needles: 16" circulars and DPN's  size US 10 1/2

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Faux Isle Hat

Stranded two-color knitting that uses a self-striping yarn for the background - looks more complicated than it is!
Yarn:  50 grams or approximately 109 yards self-striping worsted weight yarn such as Mochi Plus, Boku, or Poems.  Plus about 25 grams contrasting solid worsted weight yarn.
Needles:  16" circulars and DPN's size US 6

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Quilted Diamond Hat

Two textured stitch patterns along with two yarns different make this an interesting, fun knit.  Three sizes. 
Yarn:  Malabrigo Merino Worsted - 1 skein and Kid Merino from Crystal Palace Yarns - 1 ball
Needles:  16" curculars and DPN's Size US 6

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Ruffled Hat

Soft ruffles surround your face with this whimsical, girlish hat.
Yarn:  100 grams worsted weight yarn
Needles:  16" and 24" circulars size US 7 as well as DPN's size US 7

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Swirly

A simple cap in three sizes with purl bumps in a swirl pattern added for interest. 
Yarn:  50 - 75 grams light worsted weight yarn such as Boomerang from Fiesta Yarns or Merino 5 from Crystal Palace Yarns.
Needles:  16" Circulars and DPN's size US 7

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That Hat

A small-ish lacey beret makes a femenine and flattering, non-hair-mashing hat.
Yarn:  100 grms light worsted weight yarn such as Ivy from Nashua Handknits or Suri Merino from Plymouth Yarn. 
Needles:  16" circular and DPN's size US 8 and 16" circulars size US 7.

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