Redwood Soul by Sherry Lisby
Difficulty [Intermediate] This hat was inspired in part by baskets woven by various tribes of the Northern California area and by the redwood forest, which is unique to Northern California. The brim utilizes a slip stitch pattern to create the look of a woven basket. The colors used in this set represent the brown bark of the trees; the green of the forest vegetation; and the rich black earth that nourishes the forests. The white line represents the story of the redwood tree's life. SIZE One size fits most adults. FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Length: 8.25" Circumference: 20.00" MATERIALS Rowan Cashsoft DK: 50 g (142 yds) [A] #SH 517 (Donkey); 1 ball [B] #SH 00519 (Black); 1 ball [C] #SH 533 (Gothic Green); 1 ball [D] #SH 00500 (Cream); 1 ball US #5 (3.75 mm) 16-inch circular needle US #6 (4.00 mm) 16-inch circular needle Set of five size 5 (3.75 mm) double pointed needles Stitch markers
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Notions Tapestry needle
GAUGE
24 sts and 30 rows to 4"/10 cm after blocking, using size 5 needles.
PATTERN NOTES
When working the chart section, be sure not to strand the color not in use over more than 4 sts in back of the work. The stranded yarn should not be pulled tightly, as doing so will cause the charted section to be tight and/or pucker. When changing colors, utilize the seamless jog method to avoid breaks in the color at the beginning of the rounds The sts have been calculated to accommodate the chart pattern in multiples of 6. To increase the size for the hat, go up in needle size or add sts during CO in multiples of 6.
PATTERN
Starting with color A, cast on 108 sts using the size 5 circular needle. Place marker and join to work in the round, being careful not to twist the sts. Rnds 1 & 2: Knit Rnds 3 & 4: \*K1, sl1p wyif; rep from \* to end Rnds 5-12: Repeat rnds 1-4 two more times Rnds 16-19: Knit Rnds 20-22: Switch to color B and knit. Cut yarn after rnd 22, leaving a tail to weave in later. Rnds 23 & 24: Switch to color C and knit Rnds 25-29: Work each round as foll: Work chart over 6 sts eighteen times over the 108 sts using colors C & D. Cut yarn on color D only after rnd 29, leaving a tail to weave in later. Rnds 30 & 31:: Switch to color C only and knit. Cut yarn after rnd 31, leaving a tail to weave in later. Rnds 32-34: Switch to color B and knit. Cut yarn after rnd 34, leaving a tail to weave in later. Rnds 35-50: Switch to color A and knit.
CROWN
Shape crown, switching to DPNs when necessary: First rnd: \*K7, k2tog; rep from \* around - 96 sts. Knit 1 rnd. Next rnd: \*K6, k2tog; rep from \* around - 84 sts. Knit 1 rnd. Next rnd: \*K5, k2tog; rep from \* around - 72 sts. Knit 1 rnd. Next rnd: \*K4, k2tog; rep from \* around - 60 sts. Knit 1 rnd. Next rnd: \*K3, k2tog; rep from \* around - 48 sts. Knit 1 rnd. Next rnd: \*K2, k2tog; rep from \* around - 36 sts. Knit 1 rnd. Next rnd: \*K1, k2tog; rep from \* around - 24 sts. Knit 1 rnd. Next rnd: \*K2tog around - 12 sts. Knit 1 rnd. Next rnd: \*K2tog around - 6 sts. Cut yarn & weave tail through last 6 sts, pull tight to draw closed & weave end in to secure inside hat. Weave in tails from color strands as well. Cut remaining yarn off. FINISHING Block if desired.
ABOUTTHEDESIGNER
Sherry Lisby taught herself to knit in January 2008 and hasn't looked back since! Most of her knitting is done on order for friends, family and co-workers, although occasionally she sneaks in a few items for herself. She has recently begun designing her own patterns and has also learned how to crochet, spin & weave. She is looking forward to a long love affair with anything related to fiber! This pattern, text, and images are the property of Sherry Lisby. For personal use only.
Redwood Soul Chart
