Snow Day Hat in New Colors
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December 5, 2016 | Purl Bee December 5, 2016
A white backdrop of snowy streets is the perfect place to throw in a splash of color. And with
over a dozen new colors in its palette, Super Soft Merino has us excited for the snow days
ahead!
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For our quick and fun Snow Day Hat, we used two strands of Super Soft Merino held
together to create an eye-catching marled fabric. From bright and cheery Yellow Yellow to
subtle Lavender Opal, a dash of color in a big, simple hat really makes a statement.
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Yarn lovers, if you adore the yarn used in this project, you’ll love exploring all of our other
yarn collections! Discover over 45 thoughtfully designed yarns in nearly every natural fiber
and in every spectacular color you can imagine. Only available here at Purl Soho’s online
yarn store, where every skein is created with care and your creativity in mind!
Super Soft Merino was our very first Purl Soho yarn, and we love it as much today as we did
four years ago. It is our go-to for winter knitting, and I can’t imagine a better companion in
this year’s snowy weather than our Snow Day Hat! -Jake
Designed by Purl Soho designer, Jake Canton, based on the original design by Gina
Rockenwagner. Click here to see even more of Jake’s designs!
Share your progress and connect with the community by tagging your pics with #PurlSoho,
#PurlSohoBusyHands, #PurlSohoSnowDayHat, and #PurlSohoSuperSoftMerino. We can’t
wait to see what you make!
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Materials
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2 skeins of Purl Soho’s Super Soft Merino,
100% merino wool yar. Each skein of this
bulky weight yarn is 87 yards/ 100 grams;
approximately 144 (174) yards required, in
two different colors. We used, pictured above
from top to bottom…
Heirloom White + Rose Granite,
Adult size
Heirloom White + Lavender Moon,
Adult size
Heirloom White + Ballet Pink, Kid size
Heirloom White + Honey Pink, Kid size
Heirloom White + Yellow Yellow, Kid size
Heirloom White + Turmeric Yellow, Kid
size
US 15 (10mm), 16-inch circular needles
A set of US 15 double pointed needles
1 stitch marker
Purl Soho’s Pom Pom Maker Set, size Extra
Large + Jumbo
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Gauge
10 stitches = 4 inches in k1 x p1 rib, with yarn doubled
Sizes
Kid (Adult): To fit head sizes up to 20 (23) inches in circumference
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Finished Circumference (relaxed): 12 (16) inches
Finished Height (not including pom pom): 9 ½ (12 ½) inches
Pom Pom Diameter: 3 ½ (4) inches
Pattern
For the free pattern, please visit our original Snow Day Hat story.
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LEARN ABOUT SUPER SOFT MERINO + ALL OUR BEAUTIFUL YARNS
The best reason to use Super Soft Merino for this project is because it is the dreamiest,
cuddliest, toastiest yarn you can imagine! A single ply of 100% merino wool, Super Soft
Merino has a nice, loose spin that shows off the softness of its fiber and keeps it nice and
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lightweight. Its gauge ranges from a chunky/bulky-weight to super bulky-weight (2.75-3.25
stitches per inch), making it a great choice for quick (and beautiful!) hand-knit gifts. And
more… Super Soft Merino comes in over 30 amazing colors, too!
More Free Knitting Patterns
Be sure to explore our vast collection of (mostly free!) Super Soft Merino knitting
patterns and cast on!
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If you want to use a different yarn, be sure to take the time to get the correct gauge.
Need help? Check our All About Gauge Tutorial!
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