Rowan Daystar Hat from Carousel’s Alpaca
Soft DK Collection is a fabulous Fair Isle hat using two colors to create a graphic
pattern that is a fun and gorgeous knit. The hat is knit in the round from the
brim to the crown, then complete the look with a pompom. Rowan Alpaca Soft DK
is a luxurious blend of wool and alpaca available in a gorgeous color palette.
The tight plies provide great stitch definition, making this yarn a fantastic
choice for this Fair Isle accessory. The Fair Isle pattern is in chart form
only.
Skill
Level: Intermediate
Sizes: One Size
Finished Measurements: 19¾” circumference and 10¼” high
Yarn Requirements: Rowan Alpaca Soft DK (70% Virgin Wool/ 30% Alpaca;
50g/137yds)
Color A – 1 ball shown in 210
Rainy Day
Color B – 1 ball shown in 204
Classic Brown (WEBS do not carry this color)
Needles:
US 3 (3.25mm) 16” circular or DPNs
US 6 (4.00mm) DPNs
Gauge:
28 sts and 25 rows = 4” in 2-color
rib pattern on US 3 (3.25mm)
25 sts and 26 rows = 4” in Fair Isle
pattern on US 6 (4.00mm)
