Contains:
- Illustrated knitting pattern
- Metric and imperial measurements
- Sizes to fit 18 (20, 22) in/45.75 (50.75, 56) cm (Finished size 16 (18, 20) in/40.5 (45.75, 50.75) cm)
- Written & charted instructions; illustrated tutorials for Provisional cast-on, Short Rows (w&t) & Kitchener Stitch
Materials you need at home:
- 169 (190, 211) yd/156 (174, 194) m worsted weight, single ply or multi-plied yarn (Sample shown in Lorna's Laces Shepherd Worsted Multi (225yd/206m per 4oz/114g; 100% Merino))
- 27yd/24m yarn for a 6x6in/15x15cm swatch in St.St.
- Pair 4.5mm/UK7/US7 straight needles or size needed to obtain gauge
- 4.5mm crochet hook
- Approx. 3yd/3m waste yarn
- Tapestry needle
Ziggy is a modern, fresh take on a classic style. The gentle drape of the yarn combined with the open lace pattern make for a soft, charming hat, ideal for spring and summer.
Knit sideways using short rows for shaping, this really is a custom fit knit - simply knit to fit!
Skills required: Knit & purl sts, short rows (w&t), provisional cast-on, kitchener stitch, lace
Gauge: 20 sts x 24 rows to 4in/10cm on 4.5mm needles over St.St.
Note: Fit is determined by row gauge – if your gauge differs, simply work more or fewer panels to achieve the desired size.
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.