Contains:
- Illustrated knitting pattern
- Metric and imperial measurements
- Sizes to fit 15 (17, 19, 21, 23) in/38 (43.25, 48.25, 53.25, 58.5) cm (Finished size 13.75 (15.25, 17, 18.5, 20) in/35 (38.75, 43.25, 47, 50.75) cm)
- Written instructions; illustrated tutorials for Alternate Cable cast-on, Standard Chain cast-off, picking up stitches
Materials you need at home:
- 84 (106, 133, 157, 187) yd/77 (97, 122, 144, 171) m DK weight, plied yarn
- 66yd/61m yarn for the pompom (optional)
- 38yd/34m for a 6x6in/15x15cm swatch in St.St.
- Set 3.25mm/UK10/US3 DPNs/Circular or size needed to obtain gauge
- 4mm/UK8/US6 needle (for cast-off)
- Stitch markers as necessary
- Tapestry needle
A simple two-round stitch pattern creates a striking fabric with banded columns reminiscent of industrial shutters. The beautiful chain detail comes from casting off after the brim, then picking up stitches to work the body.
Tutorials are included for cast-on and cast-off techniques as well as how to pick up the cast-off stitches.
Skills required: Knit & purl sts, knitting in the round, increases & decreases, specialist cast-on, picking up sts, pompoms
Gauge: 26 sts x 34 rows to 4in/10cm on 3.25mm needles over St.St. 26 sts x 33 rows to 4in/10cm on 3.25mm needles over Twisted Rib 26 sts x 34 rows to 4in/10cm on 3.25mm needles over Body stitch pattern
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