Dutrieu cloche hat - knitting pattern

Description

Named for a pioneering (and stylish) aviatrix, Dutrieu’s bold lines make the most of hand-painted sock yarn. While the sideways garter-stitch construction is easy and fun to work, short rows plus a widening brim result in unpredictable colour changes that add a note of adventure to this simple cloche.

The pattern is written for two sizes and includes tutorials for the provisional cast-on and garter stitch grafting.

To fit sizes: 20 [22] in/50.75 [56] cm
; finished size: 16.5 [18.5] in/42.25 [47] cm.

Sample shown in Cloudborn Fibers Highland Superwash Sock Twist Handpaints [178yd/163m per 50g; 80% Merino, 20% Nylon]. Shown in size 22in/56cm on model with 21.5in/54.5cm circumference head.

Skills required: Knit & purl sts, increases & decreases, short rows, provisional cast-on, grafting.