The Wool and the Gang Maggie Hat kit is the hat you need to knit for this winter. You will be snug and cozy in this soft, lush hat and look stylish to boot! Pick and mix two colours, or make it with one if you prefer, and add an optional pom pom for multiple styling options. It’s an easy hat to knit, suitable for beginners or someone who wants to spend a couple of afternoons creating a trendy topper that’s easy on the eyes. The Maggie Hat kit uses Wool and the Gang’s Alpachino Merino. It’s a bulky alpaca/merino blend that is soft, squishy and feels like wrapping your head in a giant cozy hug. It’s also 100% natural and it’s a perfect weight for year-round knitting. You get an A5 booklet with all the instructions you need to make this hat, including tutorials and descriptions of the techniques involved, so this is perfect if you are just starting out! Difficulty rating Easy. If you’re a beginner knitting the Maggie Hat, you’ll learn 1×1 rib and stocking stitch. What Comes With the Maggie Hat Knitting Kit 2 balls of Alpachino Merino in the colour(s) of your choice 1 Maggie Hat pattern booklet What You Need to Make the Maggie Hat Knitting Kit 1 x pair of knitting needles 6.5 mm If you need knitting needles, we have options in two brands! For Hiyahiya, you will need a cable and your choice of tip, available here: Steel tips 5 inch Steel tips 4 inch Sharp Steel tips 5 inch Bamboo tips 5 inch Cable We recommend 60 or 80 cm for this pattern For Knitpro, you will need a cable and your choice of tip, available here: Symfonie tips (birch wood) Zing tips (aluminium) Cable We recommend 60 or 80 cm for this pattern For more information on circular needles, check out our blog post: The Ultimate Guide to Circular Needles. pom pom maker (optional) or faux fur pom pom (optional) Who Do We Recommend the Maggie Hat Knitting Kit For? If you have made a few beginner knitting projects and are happy with your results, then you are ready to make the Maggie Hat Knitting Kit! You will learn 1×1 rib and stocking stitch when you make this kit. And if you already have all those skills, you should be able to make this in a weekend or a couple of evenings. About Wool and the Gang Owned by the DMC Group, a fibre arts supply company founded in 1746, Wool and the Gang’ works to make craft accessible to everyone. They work to make sure their patterns fit every size and shape and that they are accessible for a wide range of abilities. Wool and the Gang is also committed to producing sustainable yarns.
