Hand Knit Garter Stitch Hat - "Barley" Hat by Tin Can Knits - Adult Medium

This is an adult medium hat knitted in the Barley pattern from Tin Can Knits. It should fit a head with a circumference of 22.5 inches (57cm), including hair. It will stretch to fit a head of 24 inches (61cm) easily. It’s a little on the slouchy side, not quite a beanie. See the models here: https://tincanknits.com/pattern/barley?g=2 This hat is being sold with permission by the owner of the pattern.

This hat was knitted with hand dyed, handspun yarn, comprise of a blend of BFL (blue faced leicester)/tussah silk, 70/30. It was spun worsted and made into a 3-ply yarn.

Real wool will keep you warmer than synthetic fibers. The many properties of wool mean that they retain freshness in between washes, so they are friendly to the environment and don’t give you extra laundry. Read this article for more information: https://www.hdwool.com/blog/is-wool-antibacterial . As wool garments are worn and age, they will still retain their beauty. With proper care, they will last many years.

These hat will felt. To launder, hand wash in warm soapy water without agitation. Rinse in warm water. Roll in a towel to remove extra moisture (do not put in the washing machine on the spin dry cycle—it will felt!). Hang to dry. To maintain the quality of this hand knit, hand wash is recommended.