Contains:
- Illustrated knitting pattern
- Metric and imperial measurements
- Sizes to fit 14 (16, 18, 20, 22, 24) in/ 35.5 (40.75, 45.75, 51, 56, 61) cm Finished size 12.75 (14.5, 16, 17.5, 19.25, 20.75) in/ 32.5 (36.75, 40.75, 45.5, 48.75, 52.75) cm)
- Written instructions; illustrated tutorials for Alternate Cable cast-on for 1x1 & 2x2 rib; pompom schematic
Materials you need at home:
- 93 (115, 140, 160, 197, 229) yd/85 (105, 128, 146, 180, 210) m DK weight, plied yarn (Sample shown in Wharfdale WoolWorks Alpaca Merino DK (215yd/197m per 100g; 50% Merino, 50% Alpaca))
- 90yd/82m yarn for a 3in/7.5cm pompom , *31yd/28m yarn for a 6x6in/15x15cm swatch in St.St
- Set 3.75mm/UK9/US5 DPNs/Circular or size needed to obtain gauge
- Stitch marker as necessary
- Tapestry needle
This fun retro pattern is worked from the bottom up, and a generous 6 sizes are included!
Skills required: Knit & purl sts, knitting in the round, increases & decreases, specialist cast-on, pompoms
Gauge: 20 sts x 28 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.