Contains:
- Illustrated knitting pattern
- Metric and imperial measurements
- Sizes to fit 18 (19.5, 21, 22.5) in/45.75 (49.5, 53.25, 57.25) cm (Finished size 14.5 (16, 17.5, 19.25) in/36.75 (40.75, 45.5, 48.75) cm)
- Written & charted instructions; illustrated tutorials for Alternate Cable Cast-on & Knitting in the Round
Materials you need at home:
- 113 (141, 172, 206) yd/103 (129, 157, 238) m worsted weight, plied yarn (Sample shown in Cascade 220 (220yd/201m per 100g; 100% Peruvian Wool))
- 30yd/28m yarn for a 6x6in/15x15cm swatch in St.St.
- 4mm/UK8/US6 DPNs/Circular or size needed to obtain gauge
- Stitch marker as necessary
- Tapestry needle
This slouchy Hat has a lovely deep brim and a textured lacy body creating a modern and comfortable Hat. It can be worn in a number of ways for a variety of looks.
Skills required: Knit & purl sts, knitting in the round, increases & decreases, specialist cast-on, basic lace (eyelets)
Gauge: 20 sts x 26 rows to 4in/10cm on 4mm needles over St.St. 20 sts x 28 rows to 4in/10cm on 4mm needles over 1x1 Twisted Rib, lightly stretched
Note: the sizes provided in the pattern are those possible from a 100g skein. The pattern is straightforward to scale up should you wish for a larger size, though you will need more yarn than is stated.
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.
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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.