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2/2/2023
new!   Sticks + Slants Hat
Sticks and Slants Hat pattern at Countrywool
pattern coming in May
new!   Sticks + Slants Cowl
Sticks and Slants Needle Felted Cowl pattern by
                    Countrywool
Worked with Soft Tweed and Cascade 220 Sport, this cowl/headband is a perfect way to learn needle felted steeking AND plot a gauge swatch for a circularly knit garment. Instructions included for both. Knit this on #2, #3, #4, #5 needles to see what gauge YOU get between 6 and 7 sts=1" .
$4.00


   Soft Shoulder Cowl
soft shoulder cowl pattern countrywool
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Worked with CASHMERE QUEEN and SPRING ROAD CASHMERE
yarns, this cowl falls nicely down and around the shoulders,
or make the shorter version for just around the neck.
Knit this loosely on
a #7-11 circular 16" needle
.

$4.00
  Bittersweet Hat
bittersweet knit hat pattern at Countrywool
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Worked with Lamb's Pride,
LanaloftAegean Tweed  and Ultra Alpaca Light yarns, this hat features fall bittersweet berries in french knots. 
Knit this on
#6 and #8 circular 16"
and
#8 double pointed needles.


$4.00

  Red Steeked Headband/Cowl
countrywool steeked headband cowl
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Worked with
Aegean Tweed  yarns, this headband is a perfect way to learn needle felted steeking AND plot a gauge swatch for a circularly knit garment. Instructions included for both. Knit this on #3, #4, #5 needles to see what gauge YOU get between 6 and 7 sts=1" .
$4.00



Pine Tree Hat

Countrywool Pine Tree Hat pattern
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Knit with
Ultra Alpaca Light yarns, this hat has a soft drape.
Stranded trees, wheel patterned top with a hemmed edge.
Uses #3 and #5 needles.
Knitting gauge:
6.25 stitches =1” in pattern
 
$5.00


Countrywool Pine Tree Hat pattern

SOS Hat
SOS hat pattern
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Knit a Fair isle patterned hat with a wheel patterned top, in the round, with sport weight wool.
Uses US #5 16" needle.
Three adult head sizes.
Knitting gauge:
6.75 stitches =1” in pattern
$ 5.00


SOS hat pattern

Anne with an E Beret
Anne with an E beret
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Knit a soft beret using 2 strands of yarn; one Kid Seta and one Ultra Alpaca Light. Easy Broken Rib pattern plus bonus English Rib stitch for a brioche fabric!
Uses US #4 & #6 needles.
Three adult head sizes.

Knitting gauge:
3.5 stitches =1” in pattern

$ 4.00
anne with an E beret
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Acorn Cowl
Acorn Cowl pattern countrywool

Ribbing and stranded knitting produces a close fitting cowl to ward off November weather.
Uses DK or sport weight yarn and #5 needle.
One Size: large (22”x 11” deep)

Knitting gauge:
7 stitches =1” in pattern


$ 3.00


Fair Isle Pine Tree Hat

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Worked with Cascade 220 sport
and Ultra Alpaca Light yarns, this hat simply screams SPRING. Provisional cast on, stranded knitting and a hem to finish.
Uses #3 and #5 needles.

Knitting gauge:
6.25 stitches =1” in pattern

$4.00


Fair Isle Steeked Headband
Countrywool Fair Isle steeked headband
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Worked with Cascade 220 Sport
and Ultra Alpaca Light  yarns, this headband is a perfect way to learn steeking AND plot a gauge swatch for a circularly knit garment. Instructions included for both. Knit this on #3, #4, #5 needles to see what gauge YOU get between 6 and 7 sts=1" .

$4.00


Whitby Gansey Hat

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Worked with ULTRA WOOL or CASCADE 220 HEATHERS  yarn, this gansey stitch pattern hat is a great gauge swatch for the WHITBY GANSEY SWEATER pattern, and teaches CHANNEL ISLAND CAST ON.
 
Knitting gauge 5 sts=1"
in Whitby stitch pattern.

$4.00

Quick Knit Ribbed Hat
countrywool quick knit ribbed hat
Knit a BULKY hat quickly with 2 strands of worsted weight wool
or 1 strand bulky and #10.5 needles (pictured using Cascade 220 Heathers.)
Four sizes listed. 


                        $3.00

Weeping Heart Lattice Aran Hat

A perfect gauge swatch project for the Weeping Heart Lattice Aran Sweater.  Knit with Lanaloft in the round, 3 cable stiitches are used.
 
Using a US #7 needle, knitting gauge 5  sts=1" in cable pattern. 3 sizes available: large child, small adult, large adult.
$4.00
Winter Star Fair Isle Hat
Coountrywool Winter Star Fair Isle Hat Countrywool Winter Star Fair Isle Hat
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Knit a Fair Isle color patterned hat
in  the stranded tradition with a hem
and 8 shaded colors.
Child, small adult and large adult sizes.
Worked in the round
with #2 and #4 needles.
Suggested yarns:
Cascade 220 sport
Ultra Alpaca Light

  $4.00

Kolla Hat
kolla hat
                by countrywool
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A perfect gauge swatch project for the Kolla Sweater. Knit with Cascade 220 Heathers in the round, featuring a traditional Faroe Island stitch pattern. A simple top grafting closes the top
with no decreasing.
 
Knitting gauge 5.5  sts=1"
in stitch  pattern.
$ 4.00

  Diamonds and Fields Hat


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Worked with LP WORSTED, LANALOFT WORSTED  or PEACE FLEECE  yarn, this gansey stitch pattern hat is a great gauge swatch for the GANSEY TUNIC pattern.
 
Knitting gauge 4.5  sts=1"
in stitch  pattern.
$4.00


Sheep In-The-Round Hat



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Worked with LP WORSTED  or PEACE FLEECE  yarn, this circularly knit hat works up quickly in 3 colors.
Use as a gauge swatch for the  
Sheep In-The-Round Sweater.

Knitting gauge 4.5  sts=1"
in stranded  pattern.
$4.00

Knit Watch Hat



Knit with Hand Painted LANALOFT BULKY, this pattern is written two ways...flat AND circular. Uses #11 and #13 needles. 4 sizes: 18" - 25".
                                     $3.00


Icelandic Flecks Hat

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Worked with LP BULKY or LANALOFT  yarn, this circularly knit hat works up quickly in 3 colors. Use as a gauge swatch for the  Icelandic Flecks and Diamonds Sweater.
Knitting gauge 3 sts=1"
in stranded  pattern. 
$ 4.00



Mossy Vine Cable Sweater-Hat

 
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Learn To Make a Top Down Saddle Shoulder Sweater!

Worked with
CASCADE 220  or
ULTRA ALPACA LT
this Sweater-Hat is
the perfect swatch
for circular AND
flat knitting gauge.  
Size dependent on knitting:
18" or 22". 
$ 6.00


BIG Seed Stitch Hat
Worked with LP BULKY yarn, this circularly knit reversible hat has a self rolled edge and continuous seed stitch pattern to the crown. The soft texture makes for a perfect head hugging fit, without creating the dreaded hat hair look!
Knitting gauge 2.75 sts=1"
in seed stitch  pattern. 
$ 4.00


Seed Stitch Hat

Worked with LP WORSTED yarn, this circularly knit reversible hat has a self rolled edge and continuous seed stitch pattern to the crown. The soft texture makes for a perfect head hugging fit, without creating the dreaded hat hair look!
Knitting gauge 3.5 sts=1"
in seed stitch  pattern. 
$ 4.00


  Block Stitch Hat




Worked with hand painted mohair and wool MOUNTAIN GOAT from Mountain Colors, this hat hugs your head your head.
Knitting gauge 5.5 sts=1" in pattern stitch.

3 sizes:
small, medium, large.
$4.00


Cabled Braids Hat



Worked with bulky yarn, this circularly knit hat sports cables, shaped ear flaps, I-cord braids and an applied I-cord edge. Not for the faint of heart.
Knitting gauge 5 sts=1"
in cable stitch  pattern.
$ 5.00


  Open Star
 Steeked Headband

Learn To Steek!

Worked with Norwegian wool yarn, this stranded headband is worked in  the round with an added steek, cut open, and finished with a covered edge, button band and buttons....
Knitting gauge 6 sts=1" in stranded color pattern
   size adjustable
$4.00

  Hand spun Angora Headband



Worked with hand spun Countrywool Angora, this circularly knit extra-wide headband is great for all weather. Wear around your neck in wind and pull over your ears if the cold demands it.
Knitting gauge 4 sts=1"
in 1x1 ribbing stitch


$4.00
  Faroe Broken Roots Hat
Worked with Norwegian wool yarn, this stranded hat features a folded hem for additional warmth...
Knitting gauge 6 sts=1" in stranded color pattern
  6 sizes included:
19"- 23" around

$4.00
  Faroe Vine Hat



Worked with Norwegian wool yarn, this stranded hat features a folded hem for additional warmth...
Knitting gauge 6 sts=1" in stranded color pattern
4 sizes included:
19"- 23" around

$4.00

  Faroe Blossom Hat

Worked with Norwegian wool yarn, this stranded hat features a folded hem for additional warmth...
Knitting gauge 6 sts=1" in stranded color pattern
4 sizes included:
18"- 24" around

$4.00

Crossed Cable Hat

Worked with hand painted mohair and wool MOUNTAIN GOAT from Mountain Colors, this hat sits cap-like on your head.
Knitting gauge 5 sts=1" in stockinette stitch.

3 sizes:
child, medium, large.

$4.00
Lice In The Woods
Nordic Hat


Worked with Norwegian wool yarn, this stranded hat features a folded hem for additional warmth...
Knitting gauge 6 sts=1" in stranded color pattern
6 sizes:  toddler
through men's large.

$4.00

Pine Leaves Nordic Hat
Worked with Norwegian wool yarn, this stranded hat features a folded hem for additional warmth...
Knitting gauge 6 sts=1" in stranded color pattern with Heilo wool.
XL size only...
23"around x 9" high.

$4.00

CIRCULAR HAT
(as gauge swatch!)
WITH 6 EDGES &
2 TOP FINISHES



Welcome to the world of patterns that fit! Make a hat first in your sweater pattern stitch to check the gauge AND have a hat to match when you are done. Perfect for hand spinners, the gauge, NOT the yarn, determines the hat size:

$5.00
  WEASLEY CAP
weasley cap

Knit in the round with Lamb's Pride Bulky at
3 sts = 1", this stranded cap features braids instead of ties.
3 sizes included.
$4.00
  BUTTON EDGED
NECK / HEADBAND
button edged headband
Knit flat, in stretchy cotton, at 5 sts=1", this stylish headband can be used as a neck warmer and looks fabulous under a coat


$4.00
SUPERQUICK RIBBED CAP

Knit flat, with a #15 needle, at 2 stitches = 1", this hat is done in no time with Burleyspun wool from Brown Sheep. One size. 

$4.00
  GANSEY SEAGULL HAT


Learn unique Channel Island Cast-On and two original gansey stitches, both fashioned around the lowly seagull. Using worsted weight yarn and a #6 circular 16" needle, with double points to close the top, this hat is available in sizes from child thru adult.                 $5.00

GANSEY SAMPLER HAT


By popular demand...a hat pattern for sampling gansey stitches in worsted weight wool. Knit in the round on a circular #6 needle, using double points for the top, learn Seagull, Whitby, Sailor's Rib and Fields stitches. 
                      
$4.00

  TYLER'S HAT



Knit in the round on a #10.5 needle, using double points for the top and the ear flaps, this very warm hat is worked in child's and adult sizes using Lamb's Pride Bulky wool/mohair yarn.

$4.00

 Tasseled Fair Isle cap


Learn corrugated rib and corrugated decreasing in this worsted weight circularly knit hat using #6 circular 16" needle, with double points to close the top. Optional top shape and ear flaps/ties included for sizes child through adult..

$4.00


NORWEGIAN BANDED HAT

Knit a Norwegian cap in the stranded tradition with doubled ribbing and a flashing band of color separating the xo, diamond and licing patterns. Worked in the round. Suggested yarn: Heilo
$4.00

  FAROE BANDED HAT
 
Knit a Faroe Island and Icelandic patterned hat in the stranded tradition with doubled ribbing, "slants and sticks" as well as timeless color stitch patterns . Worked in the round. This hat includes 100% USA wool yarn. Suggested yarn: HEILO
   $4.00  

 FAIR ISLE SHADED HAT



Knit a Fair Isle color patterned hat the stranded tradition with doubled hem and 8 shaded colors. Worked in the round. This hat includes
100% USA wool yarn.  Suggested yarn: Naturespun sport                          

$4.00
 
Faroe Island Vine Hat

 

Knit an nontraditional head-topper with swinging tassels in a traditional Faroe Islands color pattern. Worked in the round. Suggested yarn: Cascade 220 Superwash

$4.00 
Betsi's Ladybug Hat

A stockinette stitch hat in lightweight wool...easy to wear as a fashion accessory. Brim folds up. Gauge 5.5  sts=1". Suggested yarn: Heilo. This hat is worked in the round with the lady bugs knit in the stranded style in 3 sizes.

$4.00

Northern Exposure

 

Knit in a simple but highly textured pattern, this hat is worked in the round with bulky weight wool. Oversized with rolled brim.

$4.00

Aran Pillbox Hat
 

Adult sizes - knit a cabled hat in-the-round...A great way to try circular aran knitting! Gauge of 4 and 5 sts=1". Suggested yarns: Cascade 220 or Lamb's Pride Worsted or Provence

$4.00

Nordic Ridges Hat
    
Child and adult sizes - knit a nordic 3 color patterned and textured hat in-the-round.
Gauge 5 sts=1".
Suggested yarn: Cascade 220.

$4.00


Cloverbud Hat with Earflaps

 Knit a hat in-the-round with a simple 3 color pattern for sizes newborn-3 years. Gauge of 5 sts=1". Suggested yarn: Cascade 220 Superwash

$4.00
Serf Cap
 
Worsted weight 2 color hat with full fair isle design and non-binding garter stitch brim with tasseled finish

$4.00

Teddy Hood


 
An elegant head and warm covering allowing hair styles to stay in place. Heavy worsted weight yarn in ribbing stitch. Can double as a deep cowl...This pattern is
already published in
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