Barley (Unisex hat) by Tin Can Knits

Knit up this adorable hat for everyone in the family!  This unisex hat looks great on everyone, whether an adult male or a tiny baby princess.  Choose your color and knit away.

Kit includes FREE pattern and selected yarn. 1 skein will make approximately 2 hats in Baby and Toddler sizes, and 1 hat in larger sizes.

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DESIGNER RECOMMENDED YARN: Tosh Vintage by Madelinetosh (100% Merino Wool; 200yds): 1 Skein. Shown in Winter Wheat, Badlands, and Twig

ALTERNATE YARN: Rios by Malabrigo (100% Superwash Merino Wool; 100g/210yds): 1 Skein.  This is an exact match for the designer recommended yarn from another company.

ALTERNATE YARN: Merino Worsted by Malabrigo (100% Merino Wool; 100g/210yds): 1 Skein.  Merino Worsted is a single-ply aran weight yarn that is super soft and fluffy. 

ALTERNATE YARN: NatureSpun Worsted by Brown Sheep Co (85% Wool / 15% Mohair; 113g/245yds): 1 Skein.  NatureSpun Worsted is a 100% USA made multi-ply yarn in a multitude of colors.  

NEEDLES: Size US 6 / 4.0mm & US 8 / 4.5mm circular needles, or size needed to obtain gauge
OTHER TOOLS: stitch marker, darning needle
SKILL LEVEL: Beginner

GAUGE: 18 stitches and 22 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch using larger needles
SIZE: Baby (Toddler, Child, Adult Small, Adult Medium, Adult Large)
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS: head circumference: 16 (17.5, 19, 20.5, 22, 23)"
YARDAGE: 70 (90, 110, 130, 150, 170) yds aran/worsted weight yarn

A Note from Tincanknits-note about samples - the hat can be knit as a snug beanie (like the baby and adult S samples) by knitting to length per the pattern. For a slouchier hat (like the child and adult L samples) simply knit an extra inch or so in length before decreasing!

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