Knit Collage Cast Away

The yarnstory:

Amy Small has a team of 13 expert woment in Punjab, India dyeing, carding and spinning Knit Collage yarns.  Each yarn is specially handcrafted with love and care by this talented group of women led by Amy whose creative flair that is unmatched!

The yarn:

Cast Away yarn comes in a gorgeous range of hand carded and handspun colors. In some colorways, over 10 fiber colors are all carefully carded together. The finished result is a beautiful melange of colors in a super soft thick and thin textured yarn. Even though the raw materials are the same, no two skeins are completely alike because of the intense handmade process that goes into each and every skein. 

Fiber:  99% Wool, 1% Poly (for the sparkly fibers)
Weight/Length:  100 grams, approx. 68-70 yds (62-64m)
Gauge:  Approx. 2-4 sts per inch on US 11-15 (8-10mm) needles
Gauge Designation:  Super Bulky
Care:  Hand wash gently, lay flat to dry.  

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"Modern Earflap Hat" by Amy Small

Two strands of Cast Away are held together so you can quickly knit this uber-cute earflap hat.  The hat will fit an average female head (22-in circumference) and is knit with size US 15 (10mm) needles. You will need two skeins of Cast Away to knit your hat.

The pattern is available on Ravelry.

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"Perfect Slouch Hat" by Susan Sheby

Susan Sheby created this snug around your ears and slightly loose on top hat--the perfect pairing of warmth and style!  Easy and quick to knit, the hat uses just one skein of Cast Away and US 15 (10mm) 16-inch circular and double pointed needles.

The pattern is available on Ravelry.