The Line of Durin by Alena Ruman
I am a huge geek! As any respectable geek knows, The Hobbit was (and is) a big deal. In preparation for The Battle of the Five Armies, I made myself this hat. The green and gold colors remind me ofthe color scheme in the films' depiction of Erabor. The three symbols are what the film's designers used for Fili, Kili, and Thorin: The Line of Durin.
The two color stranding technique used is simple enough for knitters that are just beginning colorwork while still being engaging enough for an experienced knitter. The garment will provide warmth and fold to fit easily in a coat pocket. Skills Needed: Knit, Purl, Increase, Decrease, Fair Isle Finished Measurements 20" around, 9" tall
Materials
Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Worsted (100% Peruvian Highland Wool, 110 yd/50 g skein) A: Forest Heather (23897) 1 skein B: Wheat (25971) 1 skein US 4 (3.5 mm) 16" circular needle US 6 (4.0 mm) 16" circular needle and DPNs Stitch markers Yarn needle
Gauge
24 sts and 32 rnds = 4" in 2x2 rib on smaller needles 20 sts and 24 rnds = 4" in St st on larger needles To save time, take time to check gauge.
Pattern Notes
Follow the link below for a tutorial on the German Twisted Cast On by Very Pink Knits. https: / /www.youtube.com/watch?v=UcwmCulylll Floats will need to be caught when all colors are in use. Follow this link below for a tutorial on catching stitches. https: / /www.youtube.com/watch?v=ajppfcE HAA
Abbreviations
CO: Cast On DPNs: Double Pointed Needles K: knit K2tog or \: knit 2 together M1: make 1 st by lifting the strand between the needles from front to back and knitting into the back of the loop P or p: purl pm: place marker rep: repeat sm: slip marker ssk or /: slip, slip, knit St st: Stockinette Stitch
Instructions
With A and smaller needle, cast on 96 sts using the German Twisted Cast On. Join in the round and pm taking care not to twist the stitches. Work in 2X2 rib for 1 12" from C0 edge. Next Round: change to larger needle \*k6, M1; rep from \* around {112 stitches} Work the three charts as follows: k6, work Round 1 of 'Fili,' k12, work Round 1 of 'Thorin,' k12, work Round 1 of 'Kili' k6. Work all 33 rounds of all 3 charts in this pattern Work Decrease around. Cut yarn, draw through remaining stitches on needle.
Decrease
Switch to DPNs when stitches no longer comfortably fit on circular needle. Round 1: \*k16, place marker; rep from \* around Round 2: \*k2tog, k to 2 sts before pm, SSK; rep from \* around {98 stitches} Rounds 3-4: knit around Rep rounds 2-4 five times more {28 stitches} Rep rounds 2-3 {14 stitches}
Finishing
Cut yarn, draw through remaining stitches on needle. Weave in ends on wrong side. Block the hat if desired. Alena Ruman Hodgepodge Knits hodgepodeknits@gmail.com http://www.etsy.com/shop/HodgepodgekKnits Ravelry ID: Rumanzo Alena Ruman is an independent test knitter and knitwear designer from Akron, Ohio. She has designed many original patterns and has knitted countless original garments. She sells her products on Etsy, through Ravelry, and at local craft fairs.
@Hodgepodge Knits 2016 All Rights Reserved. For pattern support, contact Alena Ruman at hodgepodgeknits@gmail.com
