Contains:
- Illustrated knitting pattern
- Metric and imperial measurements
- Sizes to fit 17 (19, 21) in/43.25 (48.25, 53.25) cm (Finished size 15.25 (16.75, 18.25) in/38.75 (42.5, 46.25) cm)
- Written & charted instructions; illustrated tutorials for Circular Cast-on and Cabling Without a Needle
Materials you need at home:
- Pixie 132 (157, 185) yd/121 (144, 169) m Aran weight, plied yarn (Sample shown in Wensleydale Longwool Aran (174yd/159m per 100g; 100% Wensleydale))
- Beret 152 (178, 205) yd/139 (162, 187) m
- 30yd/27m yarn for a 6x6in/15x15cm swatch in St.St.
- Set 4.5mm/UK9/US9 DPNs/Circular or size needed to obtain gauge
- Stitch marker as necessary
- Tapestry needle
- Cable needle
This Hat is knitted top down, and includes a slouchy beret version as well as the slouchy pixie shown here.
The body is knitted with a slight bias to add interest to the shape and there are 3 different options for the cabled brim - the perfect mix and match pattern!
Skills required: Knit & purl sts, knitting in the round, increases & decreases, specialist cast-on, cables
Gauge: 18 sts x 24 rows to 4in/10cm on 4.5mm needles over St.St. 21 sts x 26 rows to 4in/10cm on 4.5mm needles over Cable pattern
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.