Contains:
- Illustrated knitting pattern
- Metric and imperial measurements
- Sizes to fit 16 (18, 20, 22, 24) in/ 40.75 (45.75, 51, 55.75, 61) cm (Finished size 14.25 (16, 17.75, 19.5, 21.25) in/ 36.25 (40.75, 45, 49.5, 54) cm)
- Written instructions; illustrated tutorials for Cable Cast-on & Short Rows
Materials you need at home:
- 98 (127, 155, 190, 223) yd/90 (116, 142, 174, 205) m Aran weight, plied yarn (Sample shown in Natural Dye Studio Dazzle Aran (180yd/165m per 100g; 100% BFL)), 54yd/50m yarn for a 6x6in/15x15cm swatch in St.St.
- Set 4.5mm/UK7/US7 DPNs/Circular or size needed to obtain gauge
- Stitch marker as necessary
- Tapestry needle
- Spare needle or stitch holder
- Pair 0.75in/20mm buttons
A warm and protective knit, this aran weight aviator style Hat with integrated earflaps offers comfort on cold days and long nights. Initially started in pieces which are joined as the Hat progresses, the design calls for a garter stitch band and ear flaps to be worked before joining to create a smooth crown of warm stockinette.
Skills required: Knit & purl sts, knitting in the round, increases & decreases, short rows
Gauge: 18 sts x 28 rows to 4in/10cm on 4.5mm needles over St.St. 18 sts x 36 rows to 4in/10cm on 4.5mm needles over Garter Stitch
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.