Sémélé
Hat
Since I have always been fond of ancient Greek culture and mythology, I have dreamed to create a sweet hat : Sémélé. In the Greek Mythology, Sémélé was a human, lover of Zeus, who gave birth to Dionysus right at the moment when she burned at the sight of his lover. With this hat, I wanted to represent this scene. Zeus' radiance with' yellow color, Dionysos' birth with lovely little green leafs burgeonning. Ribs edge large enough to cover the ears and a slight slouchy effect to containrebellious hair. This hat is knit with light-weight yarn, but since it is soft merino, it will indeed keepyou warm! About techniques : this hat is knit in the round, bottom up. There is a Fair Isle part, a slip stitches part (to create a slight wrinkle on the side where you buttons are sewn) and if you wish, you may add a lovely pompom at the top. Several sizes are available in this pattern,from child size to adult large size, yet without clear distinction. The sizes are indicated in centimeters.Choose the closer size to your head's circumference.
Material:
Thread : Fingering 4ply, between 70 and 220 yd of Main Color, between 12 and 55 yd of contrasting color, according to size. My version, size 58-60cm, I used BB Mérinos from Fonty (100% merinos, 50 gr = 220 yd) colors Moutarde (46gr, about 203 yd) and Tilleul (11gr about 50 yd). Circular needles 3 and 2.5 mm
Abbreviations :
K : Knit. P : Purl. st. : stitch(es). r:row. MC : main color. cC : contrasting color. 3 markers. Gauge : 28 st. x 34 r = 10 cm in stockinette, in the round. You have to respect this gauge if you want to obtain indicated final size. In accordance with your thread's choice, choose needle size which give this exact gauge. Each size has been calculated to the right stitch as_ closely as possible,,you will have a smaller or bigger hat if you do not respect the gauge. SSK :Slip, slip, knit. Slip two stitches on the left needle, pick the back loops with the right needle and knit together. K2tog : Knit 2 stitches together. SKPO : Slip, Knit, Pass Over. Slip on stiche without knitting it, knit next two stitches together, pass the first stitch over the K2tog. Advice and information : · You will find at the end of this pattern, a video to link to show you how to make an elastic cast on. · In this pattern, only important rows are written, the rest is simply pointed out. Count your rows. · A direction between \*asterisks\* must be repeated. · Sizes are given according to the measure of your head (where the ribs are put). · I highly recommend you to read entirely the pattern before beginning, at least once, to avoid any kind of surprise. Moreover, always read entirely each paragraph before continuing. If you want to save paper and ink, print only P.2 ;). This pattern is my intellectual property. It's for PERSONAL USE ONLY. It means you cannot sell or distribute this pattern on commercial or non commercial purpose, fully or partially, or any object basedonit.
: me if you need any information or help : support@inapanda: PATTERN
1 - Cast on and ribs
With the thinner needles and MC thread, cast on 112 [120. 128, 144, 152, 160] stitches on a elastic way. Knit ribs 2/2 (K2, P2) on 3 [4, 5,5, 5, 5] cm.
↓3 - Decrease part :
Each row of decreases subtract 20 stitches. Be aware, size 1 begins on row 4, sizes 2 and 3 begin on row 3, sizes 4 and 5 begin on row 2, size 6 begins on row 1.
2 - Body of the hat
Take the bigger needles. On the next row, increase of 2 stitches anywhere on the row in a homogeneous way (for exemple with M1 increase). You have 114 [122, 130, 146, 154, 162] stitches. Then, count 56 [60, 64, 72, 76, 80] stitches, PM, count 2 stitches,PM. Careful:the two (or three） stitches placed between the markers should be knitted only on rows 1, 11, 13 and 23 of the chart. On the others rows of the chart, you must slip them on the right needle without knitting them and continue the chart as if they do not exist. R 1 :\*SSK, K13, K2tog\* (150 st) Knit 3 rows. R 2 :\*SSK, K11, K2tog\* (130 st) Knit 3 rows. R 3 :\*SSK, K9, K2tog\* (110 st) Knit 3 rows. R 4 : \*SSK, K7, K2tog\* (90 st) Knit 2 rows. R 5 : \*SSK, K5, K2tog\* (70 st) Knit 2 rows. R 6:\*SSK, K3, K2tog\* (50 st) Knit 2 rows. R 7:\*SSK, K1,K2tog\* (30 st) Knit 1 row. R 8 : \*SKPO\*.(10 st). Followthechart.Repeat the8 stitches boxedinred.The green stitches on the chart must be done with CC thread. You have 10 stitches. Pass a thread through it, tighten up andweaveinends.
161514131211109 Once the chart is finished, decrease 4 [0, 0, 0, 4, 0] stitches and increase 0 [8, 0, 4, 0, 8] stitches on the next row. A little trick? Use a bowl as a blocker by putting the slouchy side on the convex face and the edge ribs inside :). You have 110 [130, 130, 150, 150, 170] stitches. Knit 8 rows while slipping the 2 stitches between markers. On the next row, remove the markers. Now, you can knit them normally. Continue in stockinette until you have 10 [13, 15, 18, 20, 20] cm of total length (or more if you want a slouchier hat).
