design notes reverse stockinette tabric is knit at a loose gauge and doubled tor warmtr optional notes and directions appear throughout the pattern. TIP: follow for designer technical notes > additional directions for multi-colored lining as in blue sample (perfect for scraps or contrast color) this pattern is easibly adaptable: for stockinette hat: execute twist with purl bumps on exterior. for heavier yarn: adapt gauge using slightly larger needles for drape. knit 1-3" longer as required gauge/size relationship is essential for proper fit. size 20" [22"] circumference unstretched best worn with O to 1" negative ease. gauge 7stitches/1" stockinette stitch materials 600 [650] yards light fingering weight yarn grey hat: Swans Island . Certified Organic Merino Fingering . charcoal blue hat: Ella Rae . Lace Merino . 106 + Lorna's Laces . Shepherd Sock . natural needles two 16" circular needle size 3mm, or size to achieve gauge tools stitch marker tapestry needle
tOrSiON asouchy hat with a twist. by julek preparation cut and save 10" scrap yarn. > cut and save 30 yards main color yarm. Cast-on provisionally cast on 140 [154] stitches. Set-up join in the round, being careful not to twist stitches. place marker. body knit in round until hat measures 22 inches, ending at marker. > knit a minimum of 13" in main color. thereafter, contrast color(s) can be added/striped. when hat measures 22", rejoin saved main color yarn. knit one round with main color. TIP: weave in ends from adding/changing yarn now. no need to hide ends; let hang on stockinette side.
twist turn tube with stockinette on exterior. wrap scrap yarn several times around center of tube and knot securely. twist cast-on end 360 degrees. beginning of rounds to align. fold cast-on edge up around body of hat bind-off repeat for one round to move allive stitches to one needle: slip one stitch from working needle purlwise slip one stitch from cast-on needle purlwise cast on three stitches to left needle using backward loop method. repeat i-cord bind-off until only 3 stitches remain: knit 1, knit 1, knit 3 together slip stitches from right needle back to left needle knit last three stitches together and break yarn. finish open last live loop and pull out yarn end. using tapestry needle, stitch together ends of i-cord bind-off and weave in e
