{"product_id":"orry-yarn-orry-fern-beanie-knitting-kit-orry-yarn-merino-dk","title":"Orry Yarn Orry Fern Beanie - Knitting Kit (Orry Yarn Merino DK)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOrry Yarn – Orry Fern Beanie Knitting Kit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDesigned by Tilde Olsen – Orry Yarn\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eOrry Fern Beanie\u003c\/strong\u003e is an all-over textured hat worked \u003cstrong\u003ein the round from the bottom up\u003c\/strong\u003e, and it is the project we use to teach knitting in the round. If you can cast on, knit, purl and cast off, this is the next thing to make.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou join the round at the start, work the texture pattern up the body, then shape the crown with simple decreases, moving onto double-pointed needles or Magic Loop as the stitch count drops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe kit is knitted in \u003ca href=\"\/products\/orry-yarn-merino-dk\"\u003eOrry Yarn Merino DK\u003c\/a\u003e, our own soft, springy, ethically sourced merino. The stitch definition shows the texture clearly, which matters when you are learning to read your own knitting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSkill Level:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeginner ★ (1 out of 5)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou should be comfortable casting on, knitting, purling and casting off. Joining in the round, double-pointed needles, Magic Loop and crown shaping are all taught here. A hat is forgiving: nothing has to match anything else, and a twisted join is caught in the first round.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSize:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne size, designed to fit an average adult head.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Kit Includes:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2 × 50g balls of \u003ca href=\"\/products\/orry-yarn-merino-dk\"\u003eOrry Yarn Merino DK\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e in your chosen shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrinted pattern in English\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eYou'll Also Need:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4mm circular needles, 40cm long, for the body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor the crown, either one set of 4mm double-pointed needles, or 4mm circular needles 80cm long if you would rather use Magic Loop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStitch marker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasuring tape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWool needle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eA note on the needles:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 40cm cable is not optional for the body: the stitch count will not reach around a longer one without stretching every stitch. The crown is where you choose. Double-pointed needles are the traditional route and the pattern is written for them. Magic Loop on an 80cm cable does the same job with one needle to keep track of instead of four, though the first rounds after the switch are fiddly whichever way you go.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you knit with interchangeables, note that 40cm circulars need the short special tips. Standard tips only make up 60cm and above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechniques used:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCasting on and joining in the round without twisting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnit and purl worked in the round to build the texture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsing a stitch marker to find the start of the round\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorking on double-pointed needles, or Magic Loop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrown shaping with simple decreases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClosing the crown and weaving in ends\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy You'll Love It:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe natural next project after a scarf, and a short one\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTeaches knitting in the round properly rather than assuming it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoth crown methods explained, so you can pick the one that suits your hands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for the yarn in the box, not substituted into it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA tips and modifications section at the back of the pattern, drawn from years of teaching\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Orry Yarn","offers":[{"title":"Hogback 016","offer_id":59039290622326,"sku":null,"price":23.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Haar 015","offer_id":59039290655094,"sku":null,"price":23.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Eider Duck 014","offer_id":59039290687862,"sku":null,"price":23.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Luskentyre 013","offer_id":59039290720630,"sku":null,"price":23.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Peatstone 012","offer_id":59039290753398,"sku":null,"price":23.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Willowherb 011","offer_id":59039290786166,"sku":null,"price":23.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Woodland Bluebell 010","offer_id":59039290818934,"sku":null,"price":23.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Seafoam 009","offer_id":59039290851702,"sku":null,"price":23.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fenwick Moor 008","offer_id":59039290884470,"sku":null,"price":23.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fern 007","offer_id":59039290917238,"sku":null,"price":23.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gorse 006","offer_id":59039290950006,"sku":null,"price":23.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Or-Dearg 005","offer_id":59039290982774,"sku":null,"price":23.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Hawthorn 004","offer_id":59039291015542,"sku":null,"price":23.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fion-Dubh 003","offer_id":59039291048310,"sku":null,"price":23.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Juniper Berry 002","offer_id":59039291081078,"sku":null,"price":23.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fingals Cave 001","offer_id":59039291113846,"sku":null,"price":23.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0014\/9340\/1659\/files\/OrryFern_Beanie1.jpg?v=1787508563","url":"https:\/\/theorrymill.com\/products\/orry-yarn-orry-fern-beanie-knitting-kit-orry-yarn-merino-dk","provider":"The Orry Mill","version":"1.0","type":"link"}