Finished Size: 16" head circumference and 7 (8)" tall. To fit a woman (man). Hat shown in woman’s size.
Designer Kat Coyle stripes stockinette stitch and garter stitch to form horizontal welting in her NOMAD HAT AND SCARF. The deeply textured cap hugs the head, while the long attached scarf ends block out winter chill.

Yarn: Misti Alpaca Chunky (100% baby alpaca; 108 yd [98 m]/100 g): #M707 -copper melange, 3 skeins.
Yarn Weight:
Gauge: 16 sts and 20 rnds = 4" in St st with smallest needles.
WPI (Wraps per inch):

Needles: Hat—size 9 (5.5 mm): set of 5 double-pointed (dpn) and 16" circular (cir). Scarf flaps—sizes 101/2 (6.5 mm), 11 (8 mm), and 13 (9 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions: Size H/8 (5 mm) crochet hook; removable markers (m); tapestry needle

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Originally Published in Interweave Knits, Fall 2007