We’re wrapping up the Summer Club with one last adventure. This post has all the details about the August Club, how to sign up, and what to expect.
What is the August Summer Club?
It’s the final project in our Summer Club series—a reversible, double-sided hat designed by Andrea Rangel and yarn dyed specifically for this pattern. You’ll get one kit with everything you need to knit along with us in August.
What’s included?
When you sign up, you’ll receive:
- One 150g skein of self-striping yarn
- A PDF download of Andrea Rangel’s brand-new hat pattern
- Access to the August Knit-Along (online community, pattern support, and general good vibes)
What’s the project?
It’s a clever, cozy hat with two distinct sides. One side features smooth stockinette with stripes, while the other showcases a cable design inspired by the lines and textures of old-growth trees. It’s reversible, so you can wear either side.
How is the hat constructed?
The construction is simple but satisfying. You start by casting on just 8 stitches and increasing in the round to form the crown. From there, you’ll knit a soothing stretch of stockinette stripes (very addictive and very rewarding). Just when you’re ready for a change, you’ll shift into the cable pattern for the second side of the hat, then decrease for the second crown.
Once finished, the two hats nest together, creating a warm, fully reversible double-layer hat. There’s also an option to knit it a little longer if you’d like a folded brim.
What are the colour options?
We’re offering three exclusive colourways:
- Old Growth – moody, shadowy tones in a subtle rainbow
- Canopy – a lush green fade with forest-inspired stripes
- Fading Light – a soft twilight fade with shifting blue stripes
When can I sign up?
Signups open June 11 and close June 20 (or sooner if we sell out).
When do we knit?
The knit-along takes place August 1 - 31. You can start any time, knit at your own pace, and connect with others in our online community.
Do I have to participate in the Knit-Along?
Not at all! You can knit on your own schedule. But the knit-along is a fun way to stay motivated, ask questions, and connect with other knitters working on the same project.
What yarn base is it?
The yarn is our 4-Ply Sock yarn (70% superwash Merino wool, 25% nylon), dyed in a 150g skein just for this pattern. No need to change yarns or carry extra skeins—everything you need is in the kit.
Why do we need 150 g?
Those gorgeous cables eat up a lot of yarn, and the other half of the hat needs to be a little wider than usual to fit over the cables when the hat is folded into itself. There is also an option in the pattern to add a wide, folded brim. So while the smallest size uses just under 100 g of yarn, the largest is almost 150 g!
Can I add extra skeins?
Yes! If you're knitting for multiple people or want to stash your favourite colourway, you can order extra skeins (here). Just make sure you're also ordering a full kit—extra skeins are available to club members only.
Can I buy the yarn and pattern separately?
Not at this time. The yarn and pattern are exclusive to the Summer Club and are only available as a kit. They'll be released separately next year.
Why? Because it's the simplest and fairest way for us (Catherine and Andrea) to collaborate. We share the work of creating the club—designing, dyeing, testing, and supporting—so offering the kit as a whole helps us share the rewards equally too.
When will the yarn ship?
Kits will ship by mid-July at the latest, so you’ll have everything in time for our August 1 cast-on. The pattern will be sent by email, also in mid-July.
Please note: if you add anything else to your order, it will all ship together.