Ishpeming Hat & Cowl by Martha Wissing

Ishpeming Hat & Cowl by Martha WissingUsing Woolstok Worsted and a beginner slip stitch pattern, this cozy hat and cowl combination is colorful and warm. This duo makes a great holiday gift for both men and women and gives the advancing beginner a new technique to try. Slipped Stitches are easier than you think! Each kit is neatly packed in a reusable canvas drawstring bag. Kit includes small drawstring bag, pattern and selected yarn to make hat, pompom & cowl. For Ball Winding services

Using Woolstok Worsted and a beginner slip stitch pattern, this cozy hat and cowl combination is colorful and warm. This duo makes a great holiday gift for both men and women and gives the advancing beginner a new technique to try.  Slipped Stitches are easier than you think!  Each kit is neatly packed in a reusable canvas drawstring bag.

Kit includes small drawstring bag, pattern and selected yarn to make hat, pompom & cowl. For Ball Winding services click here.  

 Worsted Weight

RECOMMENDED YARN: Woolstok Worsted by Blue Sky Fibers (100% Fine Highland Wool; 100g/123 yds): 2 Skeins Color A, 2 Skein Color B & 1 Skein Color C.  Shown in Gravel Road, Drift Wood & Red Rock

NEEDLES: Size US 8 / 5mm 16" Circular Needle & Set of Double Points, Size US 7 / 4.5mm 16" circular needle, or size needed to obtain gauge & Size 6 / 4mm needle which is 2 sizes smaller than needed to obtain gauge
OTHER TOOLS: Stitch markers in contrasting colors, Scrap yarn or Stitch holders, Tapestry needle
SKILL LEVEL: Advanced Beginner - Knitting in the round, small circumference knitting (hat), and slipped stitches

SIZES: One Size, Designed to be worn with 0-2" negative ease
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS: Hat - 18" circumference x 13" tall (unfolded brim)
Cowl- 22" circumference x 14" tall
GAUGE: 21 sts x 34 rows = 4" using largest needle

Images courtesy of Blue Sky Fibers