A larger photo of the variations collage is at the bottom of this page.

Each Jackson's Hat Kit contains:

Blue Face Leicester Aran: 100% Blue Face Leicester wool; 185m/125g - 1 skein. This will be enough yarn to knit any of the variations offered in Jackson's Hat in any of the sizes

A pdf copy of Marilyn Porter's Jackson's Hat Pattern - an 8-page booklet with complete instructions for all sizes and variations of of Jackson's Hat. Included also full color photos detailing the various hats and trims. Visit Marilyn's blog here: http://slackermama.com/

Sizes: Newborn - adult.

Suggested needle size and gauge: a 16" circular needle in the size you need to acheive a gauge of 4.5st per inch (usually around US7/4.5mm, though you may need smaller or larger); a 16" circular needle 2 or 3 sizes smaller than your gauge needle; a set of DPNs in your gauge size OR a 32" circular needle in your gauge size. You'll also want a tapestry needle to weave in the ends.

Skill level: Beginning to Intermediate

Need needles? We have them here.

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Marilyn Porter has done what I've always wanted to see someone do - create a really beautiful array of hats sized for the whole family with enough variety to keep any knitter interested for a very long time. Whether for your children, yourself, family or friends, Jackson's Hat will become your best friend anytime chilly weather brings out the calls for "More hats!" A huge plus is that you'll be making yours in Fleece Artist BFL Aran, which is cushy and soft and strong enough to last for many a winter. Hats on [the needles!] to Marilyn!!

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