Contains:
- Illustrated knitting pattern
- Metric and imperial measurements
- Sizes to fit 19 (21, 23) in/ 48.25 (53.25, 58.5) cm (Finished size 17.25 (18.75, 20) in/ 43.75 (47.5, 50.75) cm)
- Written & charted instructions; illustrated tutorials for Provisional Cast-on & joining Live sts
Materials you need at home:
- 123 (146, 180) yd/113 (133, 164) m 4ply weight, plied yarn (Sample shown in Shilisdair Luxury 4ply (220yd/201m per 50g; 40% Angora, 40% Merino, 10% Camel, 10% Cashmere))
- 41yd/38m yarn for a 6x6in/15x15cm swatch in St.St.
- Set 3mm/UK11/US2½ DPNs/Circular or size needed to obtain gauge
- 3mm crochet hook
- Approx 3yd/3m waste yarn
- Stitch marker as necessary
- Tapestry needle
Inspired by the work of Charles Rennie Mackintosh, this feminine beanie features a cluster of leaf motifs on a reverse stocking stitch background. Growing up from the soft picot edged brim, the leaf motifs graduate towards the crown and integrate with the shaping.
The pattern is provided in both written and charted format, and includes 3 sizes.
Skills required: Knit & purl sts, provisional cast on, joining live sts, increases & decreases, knitting in the round, lace
Gauge: 24 sts x 36 rows to 4in/10cm on 3mm 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.