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Skill Level: Intermediate\* When working on a new design I tend to let the yarn tell me what it wants to be. On the particular day that Interlude was created the yarn had a little help from the music. I sat, fresh skein of yarn and needles in hand. The yarn was beautiful and felt comforting in my hands. Next to me, my boyfriend sat playing an improvised melody on the piano. Outside the wind rustled leaves against the window. I cast on. It would be a hat. Under my needles a large leaf motif formed and I knit as the music played on.
ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED IN YARN FORWARD NO. 22, MARCH 2O10 Hat shown on model with $^{22"}$ head circumference. \*See http:/www.craftyarncouncil.com/skill.html for description of skill levels.
MATERIALS
Yarn
3 skeins Karabella, Aurora Bulky $[100\%$ extrafine merino wool; 56 yd/52 m], Color $\#23$ "Dark Canvas"
Needles
US size $9/5.5\mathrm{mm\16^{\circ}}$ circular needle, US size $10/6\mathrm{mm\16^{\circ}}$ circular needle, US size $10/6\mathrm{mm}$ dpns, or preferred needles for working in the rnd. Adjust needle size to obtain correct gauge.
Gauge
14 sts & $20\;\mathrm{rnds}=4^{\ast}$ in stockinette stitch on size $10/6\mathrm{mm}$ needles. Extras Stitch markers, tapestry needle Finished Size One size - to fit average adult woman $(20.5\;\mathrm{in}/51.5\mathrm{cm})$
The Pattern
Stitch Guide & Abbreviations can be found on the page 3
Using size $9/5.5\mathrm{mm}$ needles, cast on 72 sts. Work $2\mathbf{x}2$ ribbing [k2, p2] for $1.5\;\mathrm{in}/4$ cm. Change to size 10/6mm needles. Knit 1 rnd. Rnd 1: [ssk, k3, yo, pl, yo, k3, k2tog, p1] 6 times. Rnd 2: [k5, p1] around. Rnd 3: [ssk, k3, yo, p1, yo, k3, k2tog, p1] 6 times. Rnd 4: [k5, p1] around. Rnd 5: [ssk, k3, yo, pl, yo, k3, k2tog, p1] 6 times. Rnd 6: [k5, p1] around. Rnd 7: [yo, k3, k2tog, pl, ssk, k3, yo, p1] 6 times. Rnd 8: [k5, p1] around. Rnd 9: k1, [yo, k2, k2tog, pl, ssk, k2, yo, k3] 5 times, yo, k2, k2tog, pl, ssk, k2, yo, k2. Rnd 10: k5, pl, [kl1, p1] around, end k6. Rnd 11: k2, [yo,k1, k2tog, pl, ssk, kl, yo, k5] 5 times, yo, k1, k2tog, pl, ssk, k1, yo, k3. Rnd 12: k5, pl, [k11, pl] around, end k6. Rnd 13: k3, [yo, k2tog, pl, ssk, yo, k7] 5 times, yo, k2tog, pl, sk, yo, k4. Rnd 14: k5, p1, [k1l, p1] around, end k6. Rnd 15: [k4, yo, sk2p, yo, k5] 6 times. Knit even until hat measures 8 in/20.5 cm from cast edge. CrOWN DECREASES Change to dpns when necessary Rnd 1: [k7, k2tog] 8 times — 64 sts remain. Rnd 2: Knit. Rnd 3: [k6, k2tog] 8 times —- 56 sts remain. Rnd 4: Knit. Rnd 5: [k5, k2tog] 8 times — 48 sts remain. Rnd 6: Knit. Rnd 7: [k4, k2tog] 8 times — 40 sts remain. Rnd 8: [k3, k2tog] 8 times — 32 sts remain. Rnd 9: [k2, k2tog] 8 times — 24 sts remain. Rnd 10: [k1, k2tog] 8 times — 16 sts remain. Rnd 11: [k2tog] 8 times —- 8 sts remain. Rnd 12: [k2tog] 4 times — 4 sts remain. Cut yarn and pull through remaining 4 sts on needles. Block as necessary.
ABBREVIATIONS
[] Repeat instructions within brackets as indicated. KKnit K2tog Knit 2 together PPurl Sk2p Slip, k2tog, pass slipped st over Ssk Slip, slip, knit St(s) Stitch(es) YO Yarn over
STITCH GUIDE
K2TOG — KNIT 2 TOGETHER (RIGHT SLANTING DECREASE) Knit the first two stitches on left needle together as you would one stitch. One stitch decreased.
SK2P — SLIP,KNIT 2 tOGETHER, PASS
Slip first stitch from left needle to right needle. Knit 2 stitches together. Pass slipped stitch over last stitch made by knitting 2 together.
SSK — SLIP, SLIP, KNIt (LEFT SLANTING DECREASE)
Slip first stitch as if to knit, slip second stitch as if to purl. Knit both of these stitches together through the front loops. One stitch has been decreased.
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Design Copyright Erica Jackofsky $\bullet$ Fiddle Knits Designs All Rights Reserved · March 2010 For more information contact: Erica@FiddleKnits.com Model: Erica Jackofsky / Photos: Dad (Rick) Jackofsky
