I spent August of 2010 in Brooklyn. My boyfriend was living there for work so I went to hang out. We lived in a tiny converted garage with 3 windows and mice, so I tried not to stay there too much. While he was at work I walked over to McCarren Park. I spent my afternoons watching joggers and football practices while I knit. I bench hopped, listened to other people’s conversations, and designed this hat.
McCarren Park Cap
The yarn I used, Lion Brand Collection One Hundred Percent Superwash Merino, is an ode to my NYC stay, too. I bought it at the Lion Brand Studio and fell in love, both with the store and the yarn.
McCarren Park Cap is an over sized stocking cap with a wide textured brim. The hat is gathered to one side and secured with a two-button closure.
Fabric Buttons! Slouchiness! Love!
McCARREN PARK CAP
Finished Measurements One size.
MATERIALS
Yarn Lion Brand Collection One Hundred Percent Superwash Merino (100% Superwash Merino Wool; 306 yds/100 g): #170 Dijon: 1 skein.
Needles Size 4 (3.5 mm): 16″ circular (cir), size 4 (3.5 mm): double pointed needles. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m), 2 – 1 1/8″ fabric covered buttons, tapestry needle, fun fabric for buttons.
GAUGE
24 st and 32 rows = 4″ square
This pattern can be purchased individually for $3.50. It’s also part of my Hello Winter! Collection of Knitting Patterns.
See all the patterns in the collection here.
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hi allyson, I bought a lovely hat pattern, do you snail mail it or do I receive it via email? Hoping to get it started while winter still prompts my interest!
Comment by Jo Huntsman — February 15, 2011 @ 5:33 pm
I just emailed you, Jo! If you didn’t get it be sure to email me at allyson [at] thesweatshopoflove [dot] com so I can get you your pattern right away.
Comment by allyson — February 15, 2011 @ 5:48 pm