Contains:
- Illustrated knitting pattern
- Metric and imperial measurements
- Sizes to fit 15 (17, 19, 21, 23) in/38 (43.25, 48.25, 53.25, 58.5) cm (Finished size 13.75 (15.25, 17, 18.5, 20) in/35 (38.75, 43.25, 47, 50.75) cm)
- Written instructions; illustrated tutorials for Alternate Cable cast-on, Standard Chain cast-off, picking up stitches
Materials you need at home:
- 84 (106, 133, 157, 187) yd/77 (97, 122, 144, 171) m DK weight, plied yarn
- 66yd/61m yarn for the pompom (optional)
- 38yd/34m for a 6x6in/15x15cm swatch in St.St.
- Set 3.25mm/UK10/US3 DPNs/Circular or size needed to obtain gauge
- 4mm/UK8/US6 needle (for cast-off)
- Stitch markers as necessary
- Tapestry needle
A simple two-round stitch pattern creates a striking fabric with banded columns reminiscent of industrial shutters. The beautiful chain detail comes from casting off after the brim, then picking up stitches to work the body.
Tutorials are included for cast-on and cast-off techniques as well as how to pick up the cast-off stitches.
Skills required: Knit & purl sts, knitting in the round, increases & decreases, specialist cast-on, picking up sts, pompoms
Gauge: 26 sts x 34 rows to 4in/10cm on 3.25mm needles over St.St. 26 sts x 33 rows to 4in/10cm on 3.25mm needles over Twisted Rib 26 sts x 34 rows to 4in/10cm on 3.25mm needles over Body stitch 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.