Rose Red is worked from the top down with a simple I-cord beginning and features shaping incorporated into the stitch pattern and ends with a cabled band worked in one piece with the hat. The pattern is given in three sizes to ensure a perfect fit and the directions are fully written out and charted.
rosered.pdf
185[220, 250] yards / 170[200, 230] metres of DK weight yarn.
Shown in Orkney Angora St. Magnus DK 50% lambswool 50% angora in Scarlet.
St. Denis Nordique 100% Wool in 5858 Red.
Cable needle, stitch marker, tapestry needle.
Blog post - Using charts
Technique Thursday - Cabling without a cable needle
24 sts and 30 rnds = 10cm / 4" in stocking stitch.
85[220, 250] yards / 170[200, 230] metres of DK weight yarn.
Shown in Orkney Angora St. Magnus DK 50% lambswool 50% angora in Scarlet.
St. Denis Nordique 100% Wool in 5858 Red.
Size 6 US / 4mm 16" / 40cm circular and double pointed needles