Ghost Tour Hat Kit
Each kit contains:
1 skein of Sock Yarn in MCN Sock
1 skein of brushed yarn in either Brushed Alpaca Silk or Kid Silk Lace
**if you have an allergy to any of these yarns, please notify me before purchasing so I can let you know if you picked a kit with something you are allergic to
- pattern for the Ghost Tour Hat (included for free)
For an additional charge you can add the pom pom to your kit. It is a made in america, 10% faux fur pom that should be spot cleaned. There are long ties to attach to the top of your hat
About the pattern
All over slipped stitches coupled with a super comfy double thick brim and brushed alpaca silk create a perfectly ghostly hat that’s kitten-soft next to your skin.
Sizes
The brim is slightly smaller than the hat’s body circumference so it fits smoothly on your head. If you prefer a slouchier, less fitted hat, choose a size larger than your actual head circumference.
Size: 1 (2, 3); Recommended for Teen (Adult Small/Medium, Adult Large)
Approximate Finished Brim Circumference: 18 ¼ (19 ½, 20 ½)” / 46.5 (49.5, 52) cm
Approximate Finished Body Circumference: 19 ¼ (20 ½, 21 ½)” / 49 (52, 54.5) cm
Finished Length: 9 ¼ (9 ¾, 10)” / 23.5 (25, 25.5) cm
Shown in Size 2
Materials
A 10% buffer has been added to all yarn amounts
1 strand each of a sock / fingering weight yarn to be held together with a brushed lace weight yarn:
160 (225, 245) yards / 146.5 (206, 224) meters for each yarn
We used Cape May Fiber Co Sock (75% Superwash Merino, 25% Nylon, 463 yards, 3.5 oz /100 Gram)
And Cape May Fiber Co Brushed Alpaca Silk (74% Baby Suri Alpaca, 26% Silk, 328 yards, 1.75 oz /50 Gram)
In Colors…
Season of the Witch (greys and purples with speckles of orangey fluorescent)
Needles
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US Size 3 (3.25 mm) and 6 (4mm): 16” (40 cm) or 24” (60 cm) circular needle
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US Size 3 (3.25 mm) set of double pointed needles (DPNs)
Notions
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6 stitch markers (5 in one color + 1 in a different color to mark BOR)
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crochet hook for provisional cast on, a size somewhere between a G, H or I. Size isn’t super important.
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1-2 yards of smooth, strong yarn for the provisional cast on
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optional Pom Pom (our Pom is 6” /15.5 cm in diameter)
Gauge
21 sts, 28 rnds = 4” (10 cm) in reverse and regular st st in the round on smaller needle with both yarns held together after blocking.
20 sts, 38 rnds = 4” (10 cm) in Chart on larger with both yarns held together after blocking.
Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
About the pattern:
Brushed Alpaca creates a beautiful halo – the handknitted shawl is the perfect platform to showcase this wonderful fiber. Ethereal shawl combines brushed alpaca and silk with a matching hand dyed sock yarn for an elegant striped effect. Begin with a few stitches cast on at the neck edge, and your masterpiece grows with satisfying speed at the rate of six increases every other row.
Finished Dimensions:
Length: 85”/216 cm Depth: 18”/47 cm
Yarn:
Fingering Weight - MC: 310 yds CC: 250 yds.
Yarn used in sample:
Cape May Fiber Co. https://capemayfiber.com/ - Sock (75% Merino/25% Nylon) 1 skein (100g / 437yds) in Primrose Inn for MC and Brushed Alpaca Silk (74% Suri Brushed Alpaca/ 26% Silk) one skein (50 g /328 yds) in Sedna for CC.
Needles:
US size 6 (4mm) long circular.
Gauge:
20 sts and 40 rows = 4” /10 cm in garter using US 6 (4mm) needle.
About the yarn:.
Sock
- 75% Superwash Merino, 25% Nylon
- Fingering weight
- Machine wash and dry
- 463 yards / 100g skein
- 4 ply
This is a seriously soft yet durable 4 ply yarn. It will make beautiful socks, shawls and other lightweight pieces. Hand dyed in the USA.
Brushed Alpaca Silk
- 74% Baby Suri Alpaca, 26% Mulberry Silk
- Lace Weight
- Hand wash cool, lay flat to dry
- 328 yards / 50g skein
Brushed Alpaca Silk is deliciously soft and snuggly, has great yardage with the 50g hanks going a long way with 328 yards per hank. With 74% Baby Suri Alpaca and 26% Mulberry silk its pure fluffy luxury. It also works a treat held double on larger needles.