Contains:
- Illustrated knitting pattern
- Metric and imperial measurements
- Sizes to fit 20 (22, 24) in/50.75 (56, 61) cm (Finished size 18.5 (20.25, 21.75) in/47 (51.5, 55.25) cm)
- Written instructions; illustrated tutorials for Circular Cast-on & Knitting in the Round
Materials you need at home:
- 151 (168, 192) yd/139 (154, 176) m Aran weight, plied yarn (Sample shown in Frog Tree Alpaca Worsted(174yd/160m per 100g; 100% Alpaca))
- 38yd/35m yarn for a 6x6in/15x15cm swatch in St.St.
- Set 4.5mm/UK7/US7 DPNs/Circular or size needed to obtain gauge
- Stitch marker as necessary
- Tapestry needle
Igloo is an ear-flap Hat for those with ponytails! Knitted top-down and in the round, this is suitable for adventurous beginners or intermediate knitters.
There are optional ties from the ear-flaps also included, and with the sizes given, this Hat is also ideal for children.
Skills required: Knit & purl sts, knitting in the round, increases & decreases
Gauge: 18 sts x 24 rows to 4in/10cm on 4.5mm needles over St.St.
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.