COLOUR THERAPY

HOW TO MAKE A KNITTED HAT

MATERIALS

■ Lang Yarns Merino 120 DK, 100% superwash Merino wool, 50g/120m per ball, one ball each in Grape (446) (Yarn A), Dark Teal (272) (Yarn B), Sunflower (149) (Yarn C), Pumpkin (159) (Yarn D) and Grey Teal (123) (Yarn E)

■ 3.75mm (UK 9, US 5) knitting needles

■ 4mm (UK 8, US 6) knitting needles

■ Cardboard

■ Yarn needle

TENSION

Approx. 22 sts and 26 rows to 10cm (4") square over main body of hat on 4mm needles. Tension must be kept uniform so the hat stretches evenly when worn

ABBREVIATIONS (UK)

 st(s) stitch(es)

k knit

p purl

sl slip

k2tog knit 2 together

p2tog purl 2 together

RS right side