Autism Awareness Puzzle Hat

December 20, 2009 by Dawn  
Filed under Knitting

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A new study just came out indicating Autism affects 1 in 110 children and 1 in 70 boys. Help promote awareness of this condition with the knit Autism Awareness Puzzle Hat.

Sizes: Children’s S (M, L, Adult); Circumference 16 (17, 18, 20)”

Materials:
Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice (100% acrylic)
MC: 50g of Navy
A: 50g of Scarlet
B: 50g of Mustard
C: 50g of Dusty Blue
US 8 (5.0mm) knitting needles, or size needed to obtain gauge
Tapestry needle



Autism_HatGauge:
18 stitches + 26 rows = 4 inches (10 cm) while working in stockinette stitch

The pattern is knit flat and uses Intarsia method of color work. There is a separate chart for each of the sizes.

$5.00 – A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Autism Society

Here is a link to the pattern in Ravelry.