IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS
YOU WILL NEED
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Sirdar Snuggly DK (55% nylon, 45% acrylic, 50g/165m)
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2 balls of Yarn A Soft Brown (428) and 1 ball of Yarn B Biscuit (494)
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Length of black yarn for embroidery
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A pair of 3.75mm needles
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A pair of 4mm needles
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A 3.75mm crochet hook
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Tapestry needle
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Black felt, 10x10cm
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White felt, 10x10cm
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Black and white sewing thread
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Black and white embroidery thread
TENSION
22 sts and 30 rows to measure
10x10cm (4x4in) over st st using
4mm needles.
MEASUREMENTS
Hat
To fit head circumference 52cm (20½in)
Actual head circumference 48cm (19in)
Length from top of crown to brim 18cm (7in)
Mittens
To fit palm circumference 24cm (9½in)
Actual palm circumference 23cm (9in)
Length from the end of the cuff to top of mitt 11cm (4½in)
ABBREVIATIONS
For a full list see page 95
WHERE TO BUY
For yarn stockists contact Sirdar on 01924 371501 www.sirdar.com
OR YOU COULD TRY…
Black Sheep Wools 01925 764231 or www. blacksheepwools.com
Wool and Crafts 01455 238768 or
www.woolandcrafts.co.uk
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