Finished Measurements:
Beanie: Sizes S/M (L,XL)
19¼ (23)” [48 (57.5) cm] circumference
9½ (10¼)” [24.5 (25.5) cm] brim to crown
Sample shown in Persimmon is size S/M
Sample shown in Tobacco is size L/XL
Cowl: Custom size based on head circumference
Sample shown in Tobacco as 1/2" [1.25cm] less than head circumference, 41/2" [11cm] width
Yarn:
Hawk (60% alpaca, 40% merino; 218yd [200m]/100g)
Beanie shown in both Persimmon and Tobacoo
Cowl show in Tobacco
Needles:
Beanie
Size A needle for main body and crown
One 16” [40cm] circular needle (circ) in size US 5 [3.75 mm]
One set of double-pointed needles (dpns) in size US 5 [3.75 mm] (optional, for crown)
Or size to obtain gauge
Size B for brim
One 16” [40cm] circular needle (circ) in size US 4 (3.5 mm)
Or one size smaller than A
Cowl
One 16 in [40cm] circular needle or straight needles in size US 6 (4.0 mm)
Or size to obtain gauge
Gauge
Beanie
25 sts and 34 rnds = 4" [10cm] in cable pattern on size A needle, after blocking
Cowl
25 sts and 34 rnds = 4" [10cm] in cable pattern on US 6 (4.0 mm), after blocking
Skill Level
Intermediate
Designer
Alison Lee
Bio
Designer Alison Lee’s grandmothers contributed to her knitting journey in very different ways. Her paternal grandmother taught her the technique of knitting when she was a child, and her maternal grandmother, through her dedication to her sheep farm, taught Alison to respect and love where materials come from. Growing up on a small island off the west coast of Canada, one of Alison’s most cherished memories is bottle-feeding her granny’s lambs with the beauty of nature all around her. These values are ingrained, and inspire many of her designs. In all of her projects, she aims to highlight the unique qualities of the yarn, while incorporating elements of nature. The creation aspect of knitting still brings her great joy, but she also appreciates more and more the many ways the craft can impact others. From bringing soothing comfort to her patients experiencing dementia in her work as a Registered Nurse, to keeping her two boys warm, to building lasting friendships amongst other knitters, knitting has touched and brought happiness to so many aspects of her life. Follow Alison’s future knitting endeavors on Instagram @thestitchwhisperer or her website, www.thestitchwhisperer.com
Finished Measurements:
Beanie: Sizes S/M (L,XL)
19¼ (23)” [48 (57.5) cm] circumference
9½ (10¼)” [24.5 (25.5) cm] brim to crown
Sample shown in Persimmon is size S/M
Sample shown in Tobacco is size L/XL
Cowl: Custom size based on head circumference
Sample shown in Tobacco as 1/2" [1.25cm] less than head circumference, 41/2" [11cm] width
Yarn:
Hawk (60% alpaca, 40% merino; 218yd [200m]/100g)
Beanie shown in both Persimmon and Tobacoo
Cowl show in Tobacco
Needles:
Beanie
Size A needle for main body and crown
One 16” [40cm] circular needle (circ) in size US 5 [3.75 mm]
One set of double-pointed needles (dpns) in size US 5 [3.75 mm] (optional, for crown)
Or size to obtain gauge
Size B for brim
One 16” [40cm] circular needle (circ) in size US 4 (3.5 mm)
Or one size smaller than A
Cowl
One 16 in [40cm] circular needle or straight needles in size US 6 (4.0 mm)
Or size to obtain gauge
Gauge
Beanie
25 sts and 34 rnds = 4" [10cm] in cable pattern on size A needle, after blocking
Cowl
25 sts and 34 rnds = 4" [10cm] in cable pattern on US 6 (4.0 mm), after blocking
Skill Level
Intermediate
Designer
Alison Lee
Bio
Designer Alison Lee’s grandmothers contributed to her knitting journey in very different ways. Her paternal grandmother taught her the technique of knitting when she was a child, and her maternal grandmother, through her dedication to her sheep farm, taught Alison to respect and love where materials come from. Growing up on a small island off the west coast of Canada, one of Alison’s most cherished memories is bottle-feeding her granny’s lambs with the beauty of nature all around her. These values are ingrained, and inspire many of her designs. In all of her projects, she aims to highlight the unique qualities of the yarn, while incorporating elements of nature. The creation aspect of knitting still brings her great joy, but she also appreciates more and more the many ways the craft can impact others. From bringing soothing comfort to her patients experiencing dementia in her work as a Registered Nurse, to keeping her two boys warm, to building lasting friendships amongst other knitters, knitting has touched and brought happiness to so many aspects of her life. Follow Alison’s future knitting endeavors on Instagram @thestitchwhisperer or her website, www.thestitchwhisperer.com