Secret Stash Club Knitting: Barley Sock Hat

This month’s Secret Stash Club knitting is all about cozy warm projects and vibrant colour. Inspired by Felicia’s unforgettable experience under the northern lights in the Yukon, Arctic Air captures the magic of a winter sky with its hand-dyed hues of deep teal, icy turquoise, and soft blue-green. To bring this colour story to life, enter in the cozy Barley Sock hat by Tin Can Knits. This pattern is a perfect project for highlighting the gentle movement and vibrant tones of this unique yarn. Whether you’re braving chilly mornings or simply looking for a relaxing knit, this hat is sure to inspire and warm your winter days.

THE ARCTIC AIR COLOUR STORY

The Arctic Air colourway was inspired by Felicia’s first trip to Yukon and a magical morning viewing the northern lights. When looking through her phone’s camera, grey clouds completely transformed into these violet and emerald ribbons in the star-filled sky. Arctic Air is a reminder of the amazing, spectacular experiences happening all around. That sometimes we might just need to pause and notice the magic.

Hand dyed with hues of deep teal, icy turquoise, and soft blue-green, the colourways. is reminiscent of the aurora’s gentle movement across a winter sky.

KNITTING THE BARLEY SOCK HAT

For this month’s Club knitting, chilly winter mornings were on our mind. We wanted to enjoy a cozy, relaxing project that is perfect for showcasing hand-dyed colours. The popular Barley Sock hat pattern by Tin Can Knits was cast on by our wonderful sample knitter Deborah Dar Woon. A free pattern on Ravelry, there are also different versions of the Barley hat pattern for different yarn weights, part of their The Simple Collection.

Knit in SweetGeorgia Trifecta Fine yarn, this beautifully soft and strong yarn ensures this project is one you will want to reach for time and time again.

JOIN THE CLUB

We look forward to sharing more project inspiration with colourways we’ve concocted as part of our Secret Stash Club. Telling stories through our colours and sharing how we see the world, we hope you join us there!

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Barley Sock Hat in the Arctic Air Colourway

A popular free pattern by Tin Can Knits, this hat pattern for sock weight yarns is a perfect choice for relaxing, winter knitting while dreaming of beautiful northern light skies.
Craft Knitting
Maker Deborah Dar Woon
Designer Tin Can Knits
Skill Level Beginner

Equipment

Materials

Instructions

  • To knit the Transmission, download a copy of the Barley Sock pattern from Tin Can Knits on Ravelry.
  • Once your gauge is determined, cast on the required number of stitches for your desired size. Follow the directions for working the brim of the hat, then follow knitting the length of the hat.
  • Work the crown decreases. Break yarn and draw yarn through remaining stitches.
  • Weave in ends and wet block the hat to finished measurements. Enjoy!

Notes

Pattern information from Tin Can Knits:
Learn to knit with Alexa and Emily! Barley Sock is part of The Simple Collection – a learn to knit series with excellent free patterns and clear tutorials. From your first scarf, to mittens, socks, and sweaters, learn everything you need to know to make modern seamless knits for all of your loved ones.
 

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