Contains:
- Illustrated knitting pattern
- Metric and imperial measurements
- Sizes to fit 19 (21, 23) in/48.25 (53.25, 58.5) cm (Finished size 15.75 (18, 20.25) in/40 (45.75, 51.5) cm)
- Written & charted instructions; illustrated tutorial for Cabling Without a Needle
Materials you need at home:
- 158 (212, 273) yd/144 (193, 249) m fingering or 4ply weight, plied yarn (Sample shown in Jamie Possum Possum Plus 4ply (218yd/199m per 50g; 80% Merino, 20% Possum))
- 43yd/39m yarn for a 6x6in/15x15cm swatch in St.St.
- Set 3mm/UK11/US2½ DPNs/Circular or size needed to obtain gauge
- Stitch marker as necessary
- Tapestry needle
- Cable needle
A wonderfully soft beret decorated with small strings of pretty beads travelling towards the crown. Knit in the round from the brim up, this gentle pattern is relaxing to knit.
Vernalis is the perfect Hat for that special skein of yarn - possum or angora blends with a lovely halo lend themselves well to this design.
Skills required: Knit & purl sts, knitting in the round, increases & decreases, specialist cast-on, cables
Gauge: 28 sts x 40 rows to 4in/10cm on 3mm needles over St.St. 27 sts x 40 rows to 4in/10cm on 3mm needles over Brim Rib pattern, lightly stretched
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.