What you'll need
| Head Size, in: | 16”-18” | 19”-21” | 22”-24” |
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| Size: | Teen | Medium Adult | Large Adult |
Anzula Buxom -
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1 | 2 | 2 |
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Product Description
Mega Newport has simple cable running up one side with all around seed stitch. Knit entirely in the round, you can have this done in an evening. This is designed for super bulky yarn, but you can double bulky, or use 4 strands of worsted or aran yarn.
Yarn – Anzula Buxom (Super Bulky)
Needle - 15 us (10.00 mm) or what you need to get gauge
13 us (9.00 mm)
Gauge - 9.0 stitches = 4 inches and 12 rows high
Yardage - 70(90,110) yards
Head Sizes – 16”-18”(19”-21”,22”-24”) circumference
Size – Teen(Medium Adult,Large Adult)
Mega Newport Knit Hat by Taiga Hilliard Designs
Project Overview
The Mega Newport is an intermediate-level knit hat designed by Taiga Hilliard Designs, perfect for crafters looking to complete a stylish project in a single evening. This downloadable PDF pattern features a classic construction knit entirely in the round, making it an efficient and satisfying knitting project.
What Is Being Made
The Mega Newport is a fitted knit hat available in three sizes: Teen (16"-18" circumference), Medium Adult (19"-21" circumference), and Large Adult (22"-24" circumference). This hat combines decorative and textural elements for a polished, wearable finish.
Design Features and Stitch Work
The hat showcases a straightforward yet elegant design combining two primary stitch techniques:
- Cable Detail: A simple cable runs up one side of the hat, adding visual interest and dimension to the finished piece
- Seed Stitch: Seed stitch covers the entire hat, creating a textured, reversible fabric with excellent drape and warmth
Knitting Techniques
The Mega Newport employs circular knitting throughout, eliminating the need for seaming and creating a seamless, professional finish. This in-the-round construction contributes to the project's quick completion time.
The cable work uses two specialized cable techniques:
- TB4 Cable: Created by slipping one stitch onto a cable needle held in front and two stitches onto another cable needle held in back, then knitting and purling in sequence to create a textured cable cross
- TF4 Cable: A variation using similar cable needle placement with the middle position, creating subtle variation in the cable's appearance
Yarn and Materials
The Mega Newport is designed for super bulky yarn, specifically tested with Anzula Buxom in the super bulky weight. The pattern offers flexibility for yarn substitution:
- Super bulky yarn as written
- Double bulky yarn for a lighter fabric
- Four strands of worsted or aran weight yarn held together
Yardage Requirements: 70 yards (Teen), 90 yards (Medium Adult), or 110 yards (Large Adult)
Needles and Gauge
The pattern calls for US 15 (10.00 mm) needles for the main fabric, with US 13 (9.00 mm) needles available for gauge adjustment if needed. Achieving proper gauge is essential for fit: 9.0 stitches and 12 rows equal 4 inches in stockinette stitch.
Difficulty Level
Rated as intermediate, the Mega Newport requires familiarity with knitting in the round, cable techniques, and reading stitch patterns. The straightforward cable and seed stitch combination makes it an excellent project for knitters developing their cable skills without overwhelming complexity.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Super Chunky |
| Pages: | 0 |
| Designer: | Taiga Hilliard Designs |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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