PEIL SPRING2019

FAMILY - HOMESPUN

Belfast Mini Mills, established almost 25 years ago, offers a large selection of yarn from a variety of fibre sources, ranging from sheep and alpaca, all the way to more exotic fibres such as camel, muskox, yak, and even long-haired German Shepherd. Offering in-house knitting and felting workshops, as well as tours of their mill manufacturing facilities, Belfast Mini Mills is a destination for both tourists and locals alike. Hosting weekly summertime knitting drop-ins, knitters of all levels are encouraged to bring their own knitting projects - there’s always an expert knitter on hand to help with questions.

Simple Knitted Hat Pattern courtesy of Christine Roy

Supplies: • Bulky yarn • 16 inch circular needle with size eight US and size nine US • Stitch marker Instructions: Cast on 72 stitches with size eight needles, Join for working in the round, and place stitch marker at the beginning of the round. • Work 6 round 2 by 2 ribbing • Switch to size 9 needles • 8 rounds in garter stitch • 6 rounds in seed stitch • 12 rounds in godron stitch • 6 round in moss stitch • 2 round in stockinette. From now on the pattern will be worked in stockinette

This simple knitted hat is the perfect project for those rainy afternoons. Great for beginners and experts, the result is a fabulous hat for cooler days or give as a gift for next Christmas. Choose your favourite colour or colours and knit more than one to ensure you're ready for the return of fall and winter - November is only seven months away afterall.

Decreases: They are worked every 2 rounds

• K7, K 2 together, repeat until end of the round • K6, K 2 together, repeat until end of the round • K5, K2 together, repeat until end of the round • K4, K2 together, repeat until end of the round • K3, K2 together, repeat until end of the round • K2, K2 together, repeat until end of the round • K1, K 2 together, repeat until end of the round • K 2 together, repeat until end of the round….. should end up with 8 stitches

▲Linda Noble

Belfast Mini Mills 1820 Garfield Road Belfast, PEI 902.659.2202 www.minimills.net

Cut yarn and weave in ends

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