The Coast Starlight train runs all along the Pacific Coast. It takes forever, but goes over beautiful, dramatic mountains and through lush, Jurassic forests. You can knit this hat on the leg from San Francisco to Portland. Ask me how I know…

This hat is worked from the earflap cords up to the crown. The earflaps are knit separately, left live, then joined together by casting on stitches for the rest of the hat. The secret to its perfect fit is a longer front brim than back and short rows in the earflaps. Sure to keep you toasty warm even on an all night train ride.

Delivery

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Yarn

130 (150) yards worsted weight yarn

Needles

US 8/5 mm (or size to get gauge) 16'' circular and double points

Notions

Stitch marker, cable needle, tapestry needle

Gauge

18 sts = 4"/10 cm in stocking stitch

Skill Level

Intermediate (cables, i-cord, short rows)

Sizes

Regular [Large]
Regular fits 22" or smaller heads, 20'' finished circumference
Large fits 22'' or larger heads, 21.5'' finished circumference

Versions

10/2010 - published
11/2010 - small errata
10/2012 - small errata