Wicked Woollens
Blodeuwedd Headover
Designed by: Sally Pointer (www.sallypointer.com) Description: In Welsh mythology, Blodeuwedd (pron. Blodd-eye-weth) was a maiden created out of flowers. This vibrant green yarn flecked with jewel bright colours evokes for me that idea of a flowery, grassy meadow, and the open topped slightly organic shaped headdress allows space for far more hair than usually looks good under such a fitted hat. The enclosed neckpiece gives an effect that reminds me very slightly of a medieval wimple, and seems just right for a cool spring morning walk. Finished Measurements (after fulling):
Materials:
Rowan Magpie Tweed (or pure wool aran weight yarn of equivalent swatch gauge); I skein of $100g$ (you will use every last bit of this). I used shade 768, but I think this would also work very well in neutral shades. I set $5\;\mathrm{mm}$ double-pointed needles Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
Gauge:
Gauge is not crucial as the main size adjustment is done during fulling, but as an indication, about I8 stitches $\mathrel{\mathop{:}}$ inch in stockinette stitch (before fulling and unblocked)
Pattern Notes:
k2tog= knit two together $\mathsf{p}=$ purl $\mathbf{k}=$ knit
Directions:
Cast on 80 stitches over four needles and join without twisting. Rounds I-8 knit Round $9:1\angle{\tt t g}$ at start of each needle then knit along Round I0: purl Round II-14 repeat rounds 9 & 10 twice Round 15: knit Round 16: k2tog, k7 k2tog, k7 Round 17: knit Round I8: \* p4, kl, pl, k4 \*repeat to end Round 19: \* p3, k2, p2, k3 \*repeat to end Round 20: \* p2, k2, pl, kl, p2, k2 \*repeat to end Round 2l: \* pl, k2, p2, k2, p2, kl \*repeat to end Round 22 : \*k2, p3, k3, p2 \*repeat to end Round 23: \* kl, p4, k4, pl \*repeat to end Round 24-29, repeat 18-23 Round 30: knit, increasing twice per needle at any even interval Round 3l: knit Round 32: increase at start of each needle, knit
(Blodeuwedd headover, continued from page one)
Round 33: purl Round 34: knit, increasing twice per needle at any even interval Round 35-38: repeat rounds 33 & 34 twice Round 39: knit Round 40: increase at start of each needle, knit Round 4l-42: repeat rows 39 & 40 Round 43: \* p4, kl, pl, k4 \*repeat to end Round 44: \* p3, k2, p2, k3 \*repeat to end Round 45: \* p2, k2, pl, kl, p2, k2 \*repeat to end Round 46: \*pl, k2, p2, k2, p2, kl \*repeat to end Round 47 : \* k2, p3, k3, p2 \*repeat to end Round 48: \* kl, p4, k4, pl \*repeat to end Round 49-60, repeat 43-48 twice Round 6l: knit Round 62: Cast offall but 24 stitches and distribute these on two needles, this completes the headdress part of the headover. Round 63: Cast on I8 stitches per needle, including the 24 already on your needles, and join without twisting ready to work the neck. You should have 64 stitches in total Round 64Wrking i2:2rib (knit 2: purl 2),work until youare almost ut of yarn, thn cast offloosely, th is important to ensure the neck will pass over the head when putting the headover on. Using a needle, secure cast off tail. Weave in ends. To Finish: (Optional- some yarn may not require this stage, try on the headover and make your final deci sion based on the fit at that stage) Lightly machine wash (on a cool short cycle) to very slightly shrink and full the hat, then block to shape. It is always better to under wash the first time and repeat if needed than risk over shrinking by going for too hot and vigorous a wash.
Wicked Woollens is a trading name of Sally Pointer
For any questions or comments, please feel free to email me at enquiries@sallypointer.com For more about my designs, visit www.sallypointer.com My Ravelry username is sallyinwales Copyright Notice: This design is copyright Sally Pointer 2007 You may make garments from it for personal use, gifing, and charitable donation, but you may not make them for sale without first contacting me for written permission. You may not circulate this pattern, but please feel free to point people at it directly by way of links so they can download it directly.
