Contains:
- Both imperical and metric measurements
- Written instructions
- A4 document of 4 pages
Materials you need at home:
- 100g Aran weight yarn
- 5mm circular knitting needles (US8) or DPNs
- 5.5mm circular knitting needles (US9)
- 2 x cable needles
- Tapestry/Knitter's Sewing Needle
- Stitch Marker
The Aran Watchcap takes its name from the Aran Islands, Ireland – where I am proud to come from! The hat features a warm folded brim, perfect for keeping woolly warmth around the face and ears. A richly textured cable creates extra thickness in the main body of the hat. The cable draws in the fabric of the hat to the extent that I would suggest knitting this hat in a larger size than you would usually choose.
The hat comes in four sizes (Small, Medium, Large, Extra Large), but advice is included on modifying the pattern for an even larger or smaller size. As given, each hat measures 11”/28 cm from brim to crown, and range in circumference from 17”/42cm (small) to 20”/51 cm (large).
The hat is knit in the round, using two sizes of circular needle. The cable featured is an unusual one, which requires two cable needles for ease of working it, but the rest of the hat is quite an easy knit, suitable for intermediate knitters (or confident beginners).
AranAccessories
I'm a knitter from the Aran Islands, combining traditional elements of Aran knitting (e.g. cables, lattice work) with more modern techniques, such as seamless knitting, to create my own original designs.
I first learnt to knit when I was about 6, and, at school, we moved on to Aran knitting pretty quickly! I kept knitting over the years, as a hobby, and also started knitting some items for my cousin to sell on Inis Mor, the largest of the Aran Islands. Then came the brainwave of setting up a shop online, so people could buy original Aran knits without having to come all the way here! I loved creating my own original designs, and eventually made the step to publishing them : )
I'm always happy to hear from you if you have any queries about my shop! You can find my online shop at www.aranaccessories.net and follow me on Twitter, Instagram and Tumblr @aranaccessories ; I am on Facebook at aranaccessories.net Le gach beannacht/With best wishes, Máirín Ní Dhonncha