Cat Love Hat by SweaterFreak

Love cats?  Combine your appreciation for felines and the latest leopard print trend and you get this little number - simple 2 color colorwork is a modern take on the classic and will carry you through the winter season in style - meow!

The hat is easy enough to be an intro project to stranded knitting and a satisfying quick one for the masters of this skill.

Kit includes pattern (PDF & printed copies included) and selected yarn. For yarn winding services, click here. 

 Worsted Weight

DESIGNER RECOMMENDED YARN: Cascade 220 by Cascade Yarns (100% Peruvian Highland Wool; 100g/220yds): 1 Skein MC & 1 Skein CC.  Shown in colors Camel & Black.

ALTERNATE YARN: Woolstok by Blue Sky Fibers (100% Fine Peruvian Highland Wool; 50g/123 yds): 2 Skeins MC & 2 Skein CC.

ALTERNATE YARN: NatureSpun Worsted by Brown Sheep Co. (100% USA Wool; 100g/245 or 33g/88 yds per MINI); 1 Skein MC, 1 Skein CC.  NatureSpun Worsted is 100% USA grown, spun & dyed.  Brown Sheep is a staple yarn, available in beautiful colorways made for colorwork that lasts.  PRE-ORDER now available in all colors. Please contact us prior to placing your order for color availability, and allow at least 10 business days for shipping to your location.

SIZE: One Size
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS: 20" circumference x 8.5" tall (unstretched)
YARDAGE: 180 yds MC & 50 yds CC
SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate - Colorwork/Stranded Knitting, Shaping

NEEDLES: Size US 5 / 3.75mm & US 6 / 4mm Double Points or 16"circular needles, or size needed to obtain gauge
OTHER TOOLS: Stitch Markers, Tapestry Needle
GAUGE: 20 sts x 27 rows = 4" in Stockinette St.

Hat Images courtesy of SweaterFreakKnits