Mollie Makes

COLOUR THERAPY

HOW TO MAKE A KNITTED HAT

MATERIALS

■ Lang Yarns Merino 120 DK, 100% superwash Merino wool, 50g/120m per ball, one ball each in Grape (446) (Yarn A), Dark Teal (272) (Yarn B), Sunflower (149) (Yarn C), Pumpkin (159) (Yarn D) and Grey Teal (123) (Yarn E)

■ 3.75mm (UK 9, US 5) knitting needles

■ 4mm (UK 8, US 6) knitting needles

■ Cardboard

■ Yarn needle

TENSION

Approx. 22 sts and 26 rows to 10cm (4") square over main body of hat on 4mm needles. Tension must be kept uniform so the hat stretches evenly when worn

ABBREVIATIONS (UK)

 st(s) stitch(es)

k knit

p purl

sl slip

k2tog knit 2 together

p2tog purl 2 together

RS right side

You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.

More from Mollie Makes

Mollie Makes1 min read
Get the LOOK
You can recreate Laurie’s circus style with a mix of vintage and modern pieces, lots of weathered patina and playful details Vice Glitter Canister, £71.26, www.uk.jonathanadler.com Sagittarius Cowhide rug 155 x 190cm, £103.99, www.wayfair.co.uk Named
Mollie Makes2 min read
Contributors
Artist and writer Marcie K works out of a glammed-up chicken shed on the outskirts of Bristol, and frequently shares her space with a couple of cockerels, who pop in to supervise her at work. Her style could be described as ‘Alice in Wonderland meets
Mollie Makes3 min read
Making Waves
■ Sharpie permanent marker ■ Tightly woven hessian fabric (alternatively monks cloth or tufting fabric) ■ Oxford Punch Needle #10 Regular ■ West Yorkshire Spinners Colour Lab DK, 100% British wool, 100g/225m per ball, 1 ball each in: Crimson Red (556

Related