Contains:
- Illustrated knitting pattern
- Metric and imperial measurements
- Sizes to fit 19 (21.5, 23.5) in/48.25 (54.5, 59.75) cm (Finished size 16 (18.25, 20.5) in/40.75 (46.25, 52) cm)
- Written & charted instructions; illustrated tutorials for Provisional Cast-on & Short rows
Materials you need at home:
- 214 (266, 324) yd/195 (243, 296) m 4ply, sock or fingering weight, plied yarn (Sample shown in Koigu KPPPM (175yd/160m per 50g; 100% Merino))
- 56yd/52m yarn for a 6x6in/15x15cm swatch in St.St.
- Set 2.25mm/UK13/US1 & 2.5mm/UK--/US1½ DPNs/Circular or size needed to obtain gauge
- 2.25mm crochet hook
- Stitch marker as necessary
- Tapestry needle
Sly twisted-stitch patterning creates a subtle optical illusion in this simple slouch Hat with a split brim to pull low and keep your ears warm.
Charted as well as written instructions are provided for three sizes, with tutorials for the provisional cast-on and short rows.
Skills required: Knit & purl sts, knitting in the round, increases & decreases, specialist cast-on, cables
Gauge: 29 sts x 46 rows to 4in/10cm on 2.25mm needles over St. St. 28 sts x 60 rows to 4in/10cm on 2.25mm needles over Garter St. 28 sts x 58 rows to 4in/10cm on 2.5mm needles over Slipped St. pattern
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.