ANKO

from the collection, Spring Has Come

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Anko is a beanie style hat with a double-layered brim, where you have the option of inserting some elastic, helping to keep things snug. The top features a covered button. 

SIZES

1 (2, 3, 4)

Finished circumference (unstretched): 47 (51, 54, 57)cm / 18½ (20, 21¼, 22½) inches ~ to be worn with approximately 2.5- 7.5cm / 1-3 inches negative ease for a snug fit.

Fabio has a head circumference of 60cm / 24 inches and is wearing size 3 in Cardinal.

Rin has a head circumference of  60cm / 24 inches and is wearing size 3 in Gravel.

Jan has a head circumference of 58.5cm / 23 inches and is wearing size 2 in Sand.

YARN

Recommended Yarn

Estelle ECO SHETLAND WORSTED (100% organic Shetland wool; 275m / 300yds per 100g / 4oz) 

Yarn Amounts

1 skein 

Or approximately 165 (180, 190, 210)m / 180 (195, 210, 230) yds of a worsted-weight yarn

Yarn Substitution

Choose a wool or wool blend worsted-weight yarn that is smooth and comfortable to wear. Idea: Cascade 220

NEEDLES

• 4.5mm / US 7 40cm / 16 inch circular needle, AND needles suitable for working small circumferences in the round. 

• 3.25mm / US 4 40cm / 16 inch needles, any style for making the button cover (2 DPNs recommended. Short circular or straight needles would work as well)

• Crochet hook in approximately size 4.5mm for crochet provisional cast-on

• Spare 40cm / 16 inch circular needle in size 4.5mm / US 7 or smaller for joining brim 

GAUGE (after blocking)

18 stitches and 28 rounds = 10cm / 4 inches on 4.5mm / US 7 needles in Stockinette stitch 

Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.