Contains:
- Illustrated knitting pattern
- Metric and imperial measurements
- Sizes to fit 18 (20, 22) in/45.75 (50.75, 56) cm (Finished size 14.5 (17, 19.5) in, 36.5 (43, 49.5) cm)
- Written & charted instructions; illustrated tutorials for Provisional Cast-on & Kitchener Stitch
Materials you need at home:
- 66 (84, 118) yd/61 (76, 108) m Chunky weight, plied yarn (Sample shown in Araucania Nature Wool Chunky (131yd/120m per 100g; 100% Wool))
- 21yd/19m yarn for a 6x6in/15x15cm swatch in St.St.
- Pair 5.5mm/UK5/US9 straight needles or size needed to obtain gauge
- 5.5mm crochet hook
- Approx. 3yd/3m waste yarn
- Tapestry needle
A gentle tam that is perfect for introducing the different techniques used throughout this book. Quick to knit and great in any style of yarn.
Correct sizing is dependent on row gauge for width and stitch gauge for length, with row gauge being the most important aspect to consider when subbing yarns.
Skills required: Knit & purl sts, short rows (w&t), provisional cast-on, Kitchener stitch
Gauge: 16 sts x 20 rows to 4in/10cm on 3.75mm needles over St.St.
Woolly Wormhead
Woolly Wormhead is a Hat Architect.
With an instinctive flair for unusual construction and a passion for innovation, Woolly Wormhead is a designer whose patterns are trusted and celebrated by knitters all over the world. As a designer, Woolly is driven by a need to create and develop her understanding of 3D form. Communicating her ideas and sharing her specialised knowledge with her audiences is key to Woolly’s success as a designer. Woolly's high quality pattern writing ensures perfect results, teaches new skills and encourages us all to become Hat architects.
Each Hat design is an original Woolly Wormhead innovation. These designs are created using unusual construction techniques and intriguing stitch combinations, resulting in unique and versatile pieces.
Each pattern is carefully developed and every effort is made to ensure that the instructions are as clear as possible. All patterns include a range of sizes, and many have additional design options and notes for alterations. Where possible, illustrated tutorials for specialist techniques are also included.