Norwegian Knitting 101
Knit-A-Long HAT - BEFORE you start
Knit-A-Long HAT: Information BEFORE you start!
This KAL starts THURSDAY MARCH 29TH!
This time, the pattern is a courtesy of Scandinavian Knitting Design, yay!
This KAL is done in cooperation with our friends John and Jackie at Scandinavian Knitting Design.
They`ll give you a 10% discount for the yarn and other "equipment" you might need.
JUST USE THIS CODE:
Code for Kal 790EA742 10% off for orders over £5 (excluding postage)
http://scandinavianknittingdesign.com/
With regards to yarn quantities, you`ll need:
Original Yarn: SANDNES PEER GYNT
MAIN Color: 100 gram
CONTRAST: Color: 50 gram
Original Colors:
Charcoal (Koks) 1088: (Contrast color on photo)
White (Hvit) 1002: (Main color on photo)
Other color suggestions: Main color Yellow 2015 + Contrast color: White 1002
SUGGESTION for VARIATION:
The most popular version for men is in "opposite" color combination, black main color, with white pattern, without pompom.
WHY NOT KNIT TWO HATS, OR MORE?
Perfect gifts!
You will also need:
Small (short) circular needles:
US 1½ - 2.5 mm
And
US 4 - 3.5 mm
This may help:
(Source: Frogginette.com)
Many prefer to knit on double pointed needles (DPN`s) at the "end" (on the crown of the hat).
Order your yarn ASAP, and get the discount - and be ready for our Easter KAL - it will be SO MUCH FUN!
If you are wondering about any substitute yarn, here are the specifics for the chosen yarn for this pattern (Peer Gynt):
Per Gynt Yarn:
Weight:
DK (11 wpi)
Meterage:
98 yards(90 meters)
Unit weight
50 grams (1.76 ounces)
Gauge
22.0 sts = 4 inches
100% Wool
Texture
plied
- however, the original yarn (as used in the pattern) will usually give you the best result, just saying..
You will get the pattern and a link to tutorial videos, both by e-mail - if you have registered your email here - and in our very friendly and positive FB-group at 10AM Norwegian time (CET) , Thursday March 29th (Maundy Thursday).
Other timezones - you will receive everything at:
London: 9:00 AM Thursday
New York: 05:00 AM Thursday
Minneapolis: 04:00 AM Thursday
Los Angeles: 02:00 AM Thursday
Canberra: 10:00 PM Thursday
Puh, hope I got that right! 
It`s wonderful to have so many knitters, from all over the world, in this group!
I hope you will join us for this KAL, but if you choose not to, you can always access everything ONLINE here, any time!