Valley Yarns 043 Cupola

Valley Yarns Designer Series presents Cupola, a hat that combines plush ribbing, and intricate diamond cable knit in Taconic. This classic winter accessory is the perfect gift for men and women alike! Just choose a single brim or a double brim and your favorite shade of Taconic. Knit Cupola in the round from the bottom up, then decide if you want a more slouchy crown or not. Soft, tweedy Valley Yarns Taconic is a bulky yarn that's named after the Taconic Range, known for its natural beauty and scenic landscapes. Taconic is a soft blend of Merino wool and cashmere, with multicolored tweedy flecks that give the finished fabric a fantastic visual texture. The cable pattern is charted and written out.

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Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
Sizes: S (M, L)
Finished Measurements: Shown in size M 
   Brim Circumference (unstretched) – 16 (18¾, 21¼)”
   Height – 8 (8½, 8¾)” for single brim OR when the doubled brim is folded up
Yarn Requirements: Valley Yarns Taconic (70% Merino Wool/ 30% Cashmere; 50g/125yds)
   Single Brim – 2 (2, 2) balls, 515023 Light Gray
   Double Brim – 2 (2, 3) balls, 515023 Light Gray
Needles:
   US 5 (3.75mm) 16” circular
   US 6 (4.00mm) 16” circular
   US 7 (4.50mm) 16” circular and DPNs
Gauge:
     24 sts and 31 rnds = 4” in rib pattern on US 7(4.50mm), unstretched
     18 sts and 27 rnds = 2⅜” wide and 3¾” high in Cable Panel on US 7 (4.50 mm)