Contains:
- Illustrated knitting pattern
- Metric and imperial measurements
- Sizes to fit 14 (16, 18, 20, 22) in/ 35.5 (40.75, 45.75, 51, 56) cm (Finished size 13.25 (14.75, 16, 17.25, 18.75) in/ 33.75 (37.5, 40.75, 43.75, 47.75) cm)
- Written instructions with crown shaping schematic; illustrated tutorials for Alternate Cable Cast-on & Crochet Bind-off
Materials you need at home:
- Yarn A 54 (67, 83, 102, 122) yd/50 (61, 76, 93, 112) m DK weight, plied yarn (Sample shown in Fyberspates Vivacious DK (251yd/230m per 100g; 100% Merino))
- Yarn B 71 (92, 110, 130, 151) yd/65 (84, 101, 119, 139) m
- 47yd/43m yarn for a 6x6in/15x15cm swatch in St.St.
- Set 3.75mm/UK9/US5 DPNs/Circular or size needed to obtain gauge
- 3.75mm crochet hook
- Spare needle to aid with crown construction
- Stitch marker as necessary
- Tapestry needle
Torsione is a colourwork Hat, knitted on the bias. The tension between the stitches created by the stitch pattern are highlighted by the colours to great effect. It is also surprisingly simple to knit!
Pattern is worked in the round from the bottom up and includes 5 sizes, covering newborns through to adults.
Skills required: Knit & purl sts, knitting in the round, increases & decreases, specialist cast-on & bind-off, stranded knitting techniques
Gauge: 23 sts x 35 rows to 4in/10cm on 3.75mm needles over St.St 24 sts x 36 rows to 4in/10cm on 3.75mm needles over Twisted Rib
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.