Buklet Hat Kit (Urth Yarns)

A fun and stylish new take on a classic bucket hat, in plush bouclé texture with a bit of structure. Buklet is knit up in Lanalpaca, an all-natural boucle yarn in a 50/50 blend of superbaby alpaca and merino that's warm, cuddly, lusciously soft and works up quickly! >>Choose your favorite color  *We will include the pattern with your kit* Weight: Super Bulky Yarn: Lanalpaca 1 skein Designer: Nica Holubcova Craft: Knitting Specs: Dimensions: 21”/53 cm circumference, intended to fit with 0-2”/5 cm negative ease x 6.26”/ 16 cm height Needles: US 10/6 mm, circular and/or DPN, with a short (16”/ 40 cm) or longer cord (worked using Magic loop technique) or size needed to obtain gauge Notions: Tapestry needle, locking stitch markers as needed, smooth scrap yarn for lifelines Skill level: Easy Gauge: 9 sts x 18 rnds in Stockinette stitch, using US 10/6mm needle = 4”/10 cm, unblocked Techniques: Circular cast on, knitting in the round, knit into front & back increases, knit 2 together decreases Pattern Notes: The Buklet hat is worked in one piece from the top down with minimal finishing. It’s knit in the round using DPNs or circular needles and Magic loop technique. The crown of the hat starts with the circular cast on. It’s knit in Stockinette stitch, increasing to get the needed circumference for the body, then brim of the hat. A relatively dense gauge, and a series of either purl ridges and/or rapid increases immediately followed by decreases lend the hat its structure. Hand dyed in Turkey Online Only **Direct DHL Express Shipping to you 1-2wks** (We will notify you if a product is out of stock) Urth Yarns plants a tree in Africa for each skein purchased. Care Instructions: A little extra care will ensure you prolong the life of your projects. Our yarns are machine-washable on a cool, delicate cycle, however hand-washing in cold water with a small amount of wool wash is highly recommended. Lay flat to dry, never use a dryer. Washing your gauge swatch is advised, especially if using contrasted, dark, or saturated colors.