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Holiday Hat Kits
The Holiday Hat Kit Update
will go live in the online shop on Thursday, December 9, 2021 at 11:00 AM EST.
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PLEASE NOTE:
• There are limited amount of Holiday Hat Kits and will only be available while supplies last!
• The candles will only be available in these Holiday Hat Kits. They will not be sold separately.
• The In A Flurry pattern is NOT included in the kit and this is why…Since there is no hard copy of the pattern to sell, it is in the best interest for you to purchase the digital download direction from NorthBayFiber.com, Knitterella.com, or Ravelry.com. That way, if there is ever an update to the pattern, we have the ability to send automatically email you an updated copy.
• The In A Flurry hat pattern, designed by Jill Zielinski (aka Knitterella) will release on Thursday, December 9, 2021. The pattern is $7.00.
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POST 3 of 3:: North Bay Raglan
Sizing and yarn info is posted below for all your yarn preparation needs!
SIZES & MEASUREMENTS
Note: The first 3 sizes are designed to be child sizes 6-7 (8-10, 11-13). The remaining sizes are adult sizes. All measurements listed are finished full bust measurements.
Approx 27.5 (30, 32.5, 35.25, 38.5, 43.25, 46.5, 50.5, 53, 57.5, 62.5, 65, 70)" / 69 (75, 81.5, 88, 96.5, 108, 116.5, 126.5, 132.5, 144, 156.5, 162.5, 175) cm full-chest circumference
Suggested Ease Range: 4–6” / 10–15cm of positive ease at the bust. Sample shown is a size 38.5” and worn with approx 4.5” of positive ease.
YARN
RECOMMENDED: North Bay Fiber, Heritage (100% Targhee-Polypay; 150 yd / 137 m per 50 g); 4 (6, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 18) skeins. Sample shown in color Sandbar.
OR: Heavy DK/light worsted weight yarn in the following amounts:
• Approx 584 (773, 839, 970, 1137, 1333, 1440, 1644, 1778, 2007, 2212, 2361, 2608) yds/ 531 (703, 763, 882, 1034, 1212, 1309, 1495, 1616, 1825, 2011, 2146, 2371)m
ADDITIONAL YARN NOTE:
Adult sizes are written for a cropped length. For a more traditional length, add 2.5" / 4cm or desired amount to length prior to ribbing. If you choose add 2.5" / 4cm to the body length, additional yarn/yardage would be as follows:
Additional Skeins Needed: - (-, -, 0, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 2, 2, 2, 2)
Additional Yards Needed: - (-, -, 103, 112, 126, 135, 147, 150, 168, 182, 189, 203)Additional Meters Needed: - (-, -, 94, 102, 115, 123, 134, 136, 153, 165, 172, 185)
GAUGE:
20 sts x 26 rnds = 4" in pattern, knit in the round and blocked
NEEDLES:
Needles listed are suggested. Always take time to swatch. Note: Depending on the size knit, a longer circular gauge needle may be needed to accommodate yoke and body stitches. Use the appropriate length for the size you are making.
• Gauge Needle: Size US 6 (4.0 mm) 16”, 32”, 40” and 60” (for sizes 46.5" / 116.5 cm and above) circular needles—or size necessary to obtain gauge
• Smaller Needle: Size US 5 (3.75 mm) 16” / 40 cm and 32" / X
Look for official pattern release end of November 2021.
POST 2 of 3:: Dock Of The Bay
Clever knits and purls create a woven-like, all over texture, to this grab and go hat. The pattern offers 4 sizes and options for a classic beanie or cozy slouch. of course there is always an option to top with a pom!
Sizing and yarn info is posted below for all your yarn preparation needs!
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Approx 14.5 (17, 19.25, 22.5)”/36 (42, 48, 54) cm circumference x 6 (6.5, 6.75, 6.75)”/ 15 (16, 17, 17) cm for beanie version and 8.75 (9, 11.5, 11.5)”/ 22 (22.5, 29, 29) cm for slouch version
YARN
RECOMMENDED: North Bay Fiber, Heritage (100% Targhee-Polypay; 150 yd / 137 m per 50 g); 1 (1, 1, 1) skein for beanie version and 1 (1, 2, 2) skein(s) for slouchy version.
OR: Heavy DK, Light Worsted Weight yarn in the following amount:
• Beanie Version: 85 (107, 128, 150) yds / 77 (97, 116, 136) m
• Slouchy Version: Approx 128 (156, 223, 260) yds/ 116 (142, 203, 236) m
Sample shown is size medium slouch in color Pumpkinseed.
GAUGE:
20 sts x 26 rnds = 4” / 10 cm in pattern, worked in the round, and blocked
NEEDLES:
Needles listed are suggested. Always take time to swatch.
• Gauge Needle: Size US 6 (4.0 mm) 16"/40cm circular needles and DPNs—or size necessary to obtain gauge
• Smaller Needle: Size US 3 (3.25 mm) 16"/40 cm circular needles — or one three sizes smaller than gauge needle
Look for official pattern release on October 20, 2021.
POST 1 of 3:: Corkline
Sizing and yarn info is posted below for all your yarn preparation needs!
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Suggested Ease Range: 4–6” / 10–15cm of positive ease at the bust. Sample shown is a size 39.25” and worn with approx 5” of positive ease.
• Finished Bust Circumference: Approx 32 (35, 39.25, 44, 47.5, 52, 56, 59.25, 63, 67.25, 71.5)” / 80 (87.5, 98.125, 110, 119, 130, 140, 148, 157.5, 168, 179)cm
YARN
RECOMMENDED (Bobble Version): North Bay Fiber, Heritage (100% Targhee-Polypay; 150 yd / 137 m per 50 g); 6 (7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 13, 14, 15) skeins in Pumpkinseed (MC) and 1 (2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 3, 3) skeins in Natural (CC)
RECOMMENDED (Without Bobble Version): North Bay Fiber, Heritage (100% Targhee-Polypay; 150 yd / 137 m per 50 g); 6 (7, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 11, 12, 13, 14) skeins in Chinook (MC) and 2 (2, 2, 3, 3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4, 4) skeins in Natural (CC)
OR: Heavy DK, Light Worsted Weight yarn in the following amount:
BOBBLE VERSION:
• MC: Approx 899 (1003, 1132, 1273, 1401, 1552, 1695, 1806, 1918, 2059, 2170) yds / 817 (912, 1029, 1157, 1274, 1411, 1541, 1642, 1744, 1872, 1973) m
• CC: Approx 137 (153, 173, 195, 214, 237, 259, 276, 293, 315, 332) yds / 125 (139, 157, 177, 195, 215, 235, 251, 266, 286, 302) m
WITHOUT BOBBLE VERSION:
• MC: Approx 808 (902, 1018, 1145, 1260, 1396, 1524, 1624, 1725, 1852, 1951) yds / 735 (820, 925, 1041, 1145, 1269, 1385, 1476, 1568, 1684, 1774) m
• CC: Approx 224 (250, 282, 318, 350, 387, 423, 450, 479, 514, 541) yds / 204 (227, 256, 289, 318, 352, 385, 409, 435, 467, 492) m
GAUGE:
20 sts x 26 rnds = 4” / 10 cm in chart and Stockinette stitch, worked in the round, blocked
NEEDLES:
Needles listed are suggested. Always take time to swatch. Note: Depending on the size knit, a longer circular gauge needle may be needed to accommodate yoke and body stitches. Use the appropriate length for the size you are making.
• Gauge Needle: Size US 6 (4.0 mm) 16”, 32”, 40” and 60” (for sizes 59.25" / 148cm and above) circular needles—or size necessary to obtain gauge
• Smaller Needle: Size US 5 (3.75 mm) 16”, 32”, 40” and 60” (for sizes 59.25” / 148cm and above) circular needles and DPNs — or one size smaller than gauge needle
Look for official pattern release on October 20, 2021.
Next Update
The next shop update will be when I return from Rhinebeck!
Please join me in the NBF online shop on:
Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at noon eastern
Be sure to sign up for the NBF eNewsletter at www.northbayfiber.com
Hope to see you there!
*For true to color product shots are shown in the NBF shop.
*Please note: I will be listing all the stock that I have. Some colors once sold out will not return until I get another batch of wool from the farm.
The Best Part…
The best part of starting North Bay Fiber is that I’m sharing this journey with my family. They are so supportive and together we have been learning so much!
Showing my boys how to turn an idea/dream into a business is such an important message. Set goals, make a plan, work hard, and follow through. You don’t know, if you never try.
Whether you succeed or not is irrelevant, there is no such thing. Making your unknown known is the important thing. - Georgia O’Keeffe
Wool Approved
Dyed samples of my Targhee-Polypay fleece arrived! These are just 7 out of the 12 colors that I’m going to offer. It’s amazing how exact the colors are to the swatches I sent. I LOVE them!
I can't not wait to see the colors spun up into my first yarn for North Bay Fiber!
P.S. The skein on top is the yarn in it's natural, undyed state. It's such a pretty, creamy natural. I'm definitely going to be offering the undyed version too.
I’m going to Rhinebeck!!
I’m so excited to announce that North Bay Fiber will be making its first public debut at this year’s Rhinebeck Sheep & Wool festival. I’ll be in the Zeilinger Wool Mill booth and my yarn will be available! The event is in Rhinebeck, New York at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds and is happening October 16-17, 2021.
I hope to see you there!
