Wreckhouse is an area of Newfoundland named for its extreme winds. While the Newfoundland Railway was still in operation, the winds would occasionally blow railway cars off the tracks, and to this day transport trucks are still blown off the road from time to time.
The Wreckhouse hat is knit in thick, dense, Honeycomb Brioche Stitch, making it a stylish but also truly functional winter accessory. The honeycomb pockets trap warm air, making this hat an effective barrier against the briskest of winter winds.
SIZE
Adult size S [M, L]
Shown in size M with 4 cm/1.5” negative ease.
FINISHED DIMENSIONS
45.5 [50.5, 56] cm/18 [20, 22]” circumference and 23.5 [24, 25] cm/9.25 [9.5, 9.75]” height
MATERIALS
154 [174, 201] m/168 [190, 220] yd worsted weight yarn
Shown in Cascade Yarns 220 Heathers (100% Wool; 201 m/220 yd per 100 g/3.53 oz skein) in colour Rainier Heather (9454); 1 skein.
NEEDLES
Size A (for Honeycomb Brioche Stitch body)
One each 40 cm/16” circular needle and set of DPNs*, size 4 mm/US 6 (or size needed to obtain gauge)
*Or preferred style for small circumference knitting in the round
Size B (for Brioche Stitch brim)
One 40 cm/16” circular needle, size 3.75 mm/US 5 (or one size smaller than Size A)
GAUGE
15 stitches & 26 rounds = 10 cm/4″ in Honeycomb Brioche Stitch, after light blocking
ADDITIONAL TOOLS
Stitch markers (2), tapestry needle
SKILL LEVEL
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Price: $7.00 CAD
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