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MADE IN VERMONT
Crocheted using Montera yarn, a 50/50 blend of llama and wool (and so soft!) with one of Tom’s 6.5 mm hooks (of course!), the set is warm and cozy. I had nearly four skeins - one skein of each color and bits of the other colors, and still I had enough left over to make myself a nice scarf to wrap around me so my nose doesn’t freeze too. These are super easy and quick to make - Saturday night I did the hat, Sunday night the mittens - and I am a novice at this!
For the hat, I chaine 4, slipped to join, and then DC 8 to make a ring.
Ch3, then 2 DC in each St.
Ch3, then 1 DC in each St.
Repeat above two rows.
Ch3, *1 DC, 2DC*
Ch3, 1 DC
Ch3, *1 DC 4 times, 2 DC*
Then Ch3, 1 DC each row until it reaches just below your ears.
Ch 3, *1 DC 4 times, 2 DC*
Ch 3, 1 DC
Repeat above two rows
Add another row of DC
Ch 3, *1 DC, skip one St*
I found the above row of decreases was a bit much and took some manipulation to get the band loose enough once felted. I felted it in two trips through my front loader. The second trip made it a bit small, but some stretching and then placing it on a bowl to dry next to the woodstove restulted in a perfect fit.
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The Hummingbird™ Hook
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Our bullion hook was designed in conjunction with Prudence Mapstone, crocheter extraordinaire. The long, straight shaft facilitates fluid motions when making wrapped or bullion stitches. The tapered handle is a perfect fit for those with overhand grips.
