Contains:
- Illustrated knitting pattern
- Metric and imperial measurements
- Sizes to fit 19 (22, 24) in/48.25 (56, 61) cm (Finished size 16 (18.75, 21.25) in/40.75 (47.5, 54) cm)
- Written & charted instructions; illustrated tutorials for Cable Cast-on & Cabling Without a Needle
Materials you need at home:
- 134 (172, 219) yd/122 (157, 199) m heavy DK or worsted weight, single ply yarn (Sample shown in Louisa Harding Grace (220yd/200m per 100g; 50% Merino, 50% Silk))
- 33yd/20m 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
- Cable needle
This beret uses simple twists and cables with a combination of decrease techniques to create the stunning design, that appears like lightening travelling towards the centre of the Hat.
With its garter stitch brim, this beret is both modern and comfortable, ideal for those wishing to try cables for the first time or for anyone who desires a Hat a little bit different from the normal!
Skills required: Knit & purl sts, knitting in the round, increases & decreases, specialist cast-on, cables
Gauge: 20 sts x 28 rows to 4in/10cm on 4.5mm needles over St.St. 18 sts x 38 rows to 4in/10cm on 4.5mm needles over Garter 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.