This pattern is available to purchase from Ravelry With Manos del Uruguay's superbulky Franca yarn, the Yésica Vest and Yésica Hat incorporate different stitches and design elements to show off the yarn's thickness and colors. The Yésica Vest is a hi-lo garment, knitted bottom up with part in biased fabric and textured slipped stitches - a super fun and fast knitting project! The Yésica Hat is knitted sideways, with a beautiful sequence of slipped stitches. Designer Paula Pereira Finished Size Franca: 18" head circumference , 9¾" high overall, and 8" high with brim folded up Alegria Grande: 15 (17, 18¾)" head circumference (will stretch to 17 [19¼, 201¼]"), 9½" high overall, and 8" high with brim folded up Yarn Manos del Uruguay Franca , shown in 1 sk F42 Camel Manos del Uruguay Alegria Grande , shown in 1 sk AG8004 Peach & Chia for all sizes Notions Both versions: Smooth, contrasting waste yarn Spare circular needle same size or smaller than main needle Tapestry needle US L-11/8mm crochet hook Gauge Franca: 12½ sts and 21 rows = 4"/10cm in Garter Slipstitch pattern, blocked. Alegria Grande: 21 sts and 34 rows = 4"/10cm in Garter Slipstitch pattern, blocked. Needle Size Franca: US 11/8mm straight or 16"–24" circular needle, or size needed to obtain gauge US L-11/8mm crochet hook Alegria Grande: US 6/4mm straight or 16"–24" circular needle, or size needed to obtain gauge US G-6/4mm crochet hook
