MARIN HEADLANDS
Squishy, mile-high cables form subtle, slightly asymmetrical waves around the body of this delightfully cozy winter hat. Written for three height/brim options, Marin Headlands lets you choose your own adventure: a deep, luxurious double-brimmed slouch (with or without an oversized pom-pom), a single-brimmed, just-barely slouchy version, or a more fitted, unisex beanie. Cables cascade directly out of a 2x2 ribbed brim with an optional tubular cast on for a polished finished look. A round, multi-ply heavy worsted or aran weight yarn (like the Barrett Wool Co. HOME and YOTH Father I used for these samples) makes these cables really pop off the background stitches, giving them height, dimensionality, and that tangible smooshiness we love in a textured knit for these deep winter days. This one works in a huge range of colors, but solid or semisolid colorways let the cables take center stage. Quick to work and satisfying engaging to knit, Marin Headlands makes an excellent gift hat for a lucky loved one, or, with that perfect skein of yarn you’ve been saving, for yourself!
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