Nutsy Cap MFF 2023 - Digital Pattern Only

"Every year since 2019, I have designed a hat for Michigan Fiber Festival (MFF). Each of the hats has a fiber, Michigan, or MFF theme. This is the fifth in the series. With all the oak trees on the festival grounds, squirrels are everywhere." ~Joan

Size:
Approximately 21". Adjust size by changing the needle size.

Yarn:
Fingering weight, sample made with Jamieson's Spindrift (25 g, 115 yds/105 m).
Ten colors:
(A) 322 Lomond - 22 yds (20 m);
(B) 130 Sky - 35 yds (32 m);
(C) 768 Egg Shell - 59 yds (54 m);
(D) 249 Fern - 5 yds (4.5 m);
(E) 286 Moorgrass - 21 yds (19 m);
(F) 329 Laurel - 26 yds (24 m);
(G) 274 Green Mist - 16 yds (15 m);
(H) 198 Peat - 37 yds (34 m);
(I) 235 Grouse - 32 yds (29 m);
(J) 119 Burnt Umber - 26 yds (24 m).

Needles and Notions:
US 1/2.25 mm and US 3/3.25 mm for circular knitting or size to achieve gauge.
Stitch marker, tapestry needle.

Skills:
Knitting in the round, two-color stranded knitting, following a chart.

Written/Charted:
Charted with written support.

Design by Joan Sheridan

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