Hesh Kit

Hesh by Stephen West is a variation of a traditional Scandinavian pixie-shaped hat modified for grown ups. The cap is knitted on the bias with perfectly fitted ear flaps, icord ties and tassels, making for a devilish little accessory. This quick hat is a gift-knitter’s dream! The sizing is done in various lengths rather than number of stitched cast on. You might be tempted to do more of these two rounds because it seems awfully early to start the decreasing, but you’ll end up with a hat that is too big if you just keep going. The decreases happen slowly. SIZES AND FINISHED MEASUREMENTS S (M, L) 20” / 51cm circumference, shown on a 22.5” / 57cm head. GAUGE 20 stitches = 4 inches in Stockinette stitch Hesh PDF 1 skein each of 2 colors (2 skeins total) Rios (shown in Color A: Bobby Blue, Color B: Sand Bank) Needles and notions are not included. It's knit using size US 6 / 4mm circular or DPNs using either magic loop method or dpns. GAUGE 20 stitches = 4 inches in st st