Contains:
- Illustrated knitting pattern
- Metric and imperial measurements
- Sizes to fit 19 (21, 23) in/48.25 (53.25, 58.5) cm (Finished size 16 (18, 20) in/40.5 (45.75, 51) cm)
- Written & charted instructions; illustrated tutorials for Cable Cast-on, Cabling Without a Needle & Picking up sts
Materials you need at home:
- 78 (95, 118) yd/71 (87, 108) m Aran weight, single ply yarn (Sample shown in Ripples Crafts Warm Hearted Aran (143yd/131m per 100g; 70% Wool, 20% Mohair, 10% Silk))
- 28yd/26m 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
- Cable needle
- Pair 1in/2.5cm buttons
Lexie is a classic Hat with modern details.
The deep cloche-like brim is knitted sideways and features two decorative buttons. The body of the Hat is worked upwards in a striking spiral pattern created by travelling stitches. This pattern is worked effortlessly into the crown for a seamless finish.
The pattern is provided in 3 sizes, is provided in both written and charted format, and also features illustrated tutorials for the specialist skills required.
Skills required: Knit & purl sts, knitting in the round, increases & decreases, specialist cast-on, cables
Gauge: 18 sts x 26 rows to 4in/10cm on 4.5mm needles over St.St. 17 sts x 26 rows to 4in/10cm on 4.5mm needles over Moss/Seed stitch 19 sts x 26 rows to 4in/10cm on 4.5mm needles over Body stitch pattern
