North American Muscle Hat Pattern (PDF) - Knitting Pattern by Phibersmith Designs

The man for whom this hat was designed doesn’t own a ’67 Shelby Mustang, but he’ll never be too old to dream about one. Or to appreciate this rendering in yarn of his favourite vehicle.

Like the automotive masterpiece, this is a striking hat with fine, polished details. Made from sturdy, quality materials, its purpose is straightforward: if you want warmth, it will get you there. After all, it’s a classic.

Sizes:  S/M/L to fit head circumference 20”/21”/22” (51 cm/53.5 cm/56 cm)

Tools & Materials:

• Yarn: Fingering weight 
  Patons Kroy Socks 4 Ply, 191 yds (175 m)/50 g, 75% wool/25% nylon & polyamide; one ball MC, one ball CC. Pictured in Coal (MC) and Red (CC) 
  - or -
  Berroco Ultra Alpaca Light, 144 yds (132 m)/50 g, 50% alpaca/50% wool; one skein MC, one skein CC. Pictured in Mahogany Mix 4280 (MC) and Steel Cut Oats 4214 (CC).)
• Approximate Yardage: 135 yds (124 m) of MC, 115 yds (105 m) of CC (size L).
• Needles: US Sizes 2.5 & 4 / 3 & 3.5 mm
• Gauges: 

  27 sts & 29 rows = 4” (10 cm) in Colourwork, blocked.
  22 sts & 28 rows = 4” (10 cm) in Stockinette Stitch, blocked.

Special Techniques:

• Stranded colourwork
• Knitting in the round
• Reading a chart

Stitches used: (beyond K & P)

• K2tog
• SSK

Full list of abbreviations included with pattern