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knit – Leo The Lion Hat
Using some fair isle techniques we can spruce up an ordinary stiped hat. This one was designed to fit a child’s head, but fits small adult head sizes too.
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I used Karabella Aurora 8, which is a merino yarn that is very soft and has a good amount of stretch. If substituting yarn, don’t use a stiff wool.
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