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Little Ice Age by Aimee Alexander
Wrap yourself in warmth and style with Little Ice Age, a stunning two-color stranded knitting pattern designed to keep the cold at bay. Featuring no long floats for smooth, snag-free knitting, this pattern offers clear instructions and detailed charts, making it a joy for knitters of all levels.
The Little Ice Age design incorporates a folded knit-in-hem, adding extra coziness while helping your project retain its shape. Whether you're crafting a winter accessory or a statement piece, this pattern combines beauty, practicality, and the timeless appeal of colorwork.
MATERIALS
Yarn: DK weight. Shown in Polka Dot Sheep Stumptown DK.
- Color A (Winter Raven): 115 yd / 105 m
- Color B (Beargrass): 55 yd. / 50 m
Needles: Choose the needle type for your preferred method of small circumference knitting in the round (16” / 40 cm circular, double pointed, magic loop etc.) in the following size:
- US 4 / 3.5mm (for adult small hat)
- US 5 / 3.75mm (for adult large hat)
Notions: (1) stitch marker, a tape measure, and a darning needle for weaving ends.
GAUGE
22 (20) stitches & 22 (20) rows to 4” / 10cm in Stockinette Stitch.
SIZES
Adult small (adult large)
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS (circumference x height)
For best fit, plan 1—3” negative ease.
- 20.25 x 8” (51.5 x 20.25mm) / adult small hat
- 22.5 x 9” (57 x 23mm) / adult large hat
NOTES
- The stitch count remains the same for both sizes. Adjust the circumference of your hat with needle size and gauge.
- Little Ice Age is worked in the round from the brim up.
- The “knit-in-hem” gives the inside brim a wonderfully smooth finish and is recommended. If you prefer you may omit the “work hem” round and simply sew the hem neatly to the inside when finished.
- View our Knit in Hem tutorial on the Polka Dot Sheep YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/knitinhem
