Little Burr

YARN
Approximately 250 yards of worsted weight yarn
2 skeins mYak Medium (100% baby yak, 50g/1.76 oz | 125 yds/117 m)
Sample shown in Petrol

Alternative yarns: Berocco Ultra Alpaca, Woolfolk Tov, Woolfolk Far, Hudson & West Forge

NEEDLES
Main Fabric Needle: One 16” circular and one set of double-pointed needles (DPNs) in size needed to obtain gauge
Suggested size: US 7 (4.5 mm)

Ribbing Needle: One 16” circular three sizes smaller than Main Fabric Needle, plus an extra needle in the same size for closing the brim
Suggested size: US 4 (3.5 mm)

Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain correct gauge

GAUGE
26 stitches and 26 rounds = 4” in charted stitch pattern on larger needle, relaxed after blocking

21 stitches and 30 rounds = 4” in 2x2 Ribbing in the round on smaller needle, relaxed after blocking

TOOLS
Blunt tapestry needle, stitch markers, cable needle, small amount of waste yarn

FINISHED DIMENSIONS (after blocking)
Brim circumference: 17 ½” to fit adult head size 20 –23”
Length: 10¼”