WES KNIS
HESH
Hesh is a variation of a traditional Scandinavian pixieshaped hat modified for grown ups. The cap is knitted on the bias with perfectly fitted ear flaps, icord ties and tassles, making for a devilish little accessory. This quick hat is a gift-knitter's dream just in time for the holidays! Sizes S (M, L) Finished Measurements: 20" / 51cm circumference, shown on a 22.5"/ 57cm head.
Needles:
Yarn: Worsted weight Yardage: Color A: 125 yds / 115m Color B: 100 yds / 92m US 6 / 4mm 24"/60cm Circular Needle, US 6 / 4mm DPNS Use either magic loop method with circular, dpns, or a combination of both. The number of stitches cast on is a little too crowded for just 15cm dpns so I used a combination.
Shown in:
Malabrigo Rios (100% Superwash Merino; 210 yards / 192 meters per 100g skein) Color A: Bobby Blue Color B:Sand Bank
ABBREVIATIONS
Kknit m1l make one left m1r make one right
Notions:
1 Stitch Marker, tapestry needle. Gauge: 20 sts = 4" / 10cm in Stockinette Stitch Dpurl RS Right side by Malia Mather
s2kp slip two together knitwise, knit next st, pass slipped stitches over knit st WS Wrong side
INSTRUCTIONS
Co 115 sts with German Twisted or another stretchy cast-on using color A. Pm and join in the round making sure not to twist. The join at the beginning of round is the center back of your hat. Next Round: K to end. Next Round: P to end. Next Round: K to end. Now begin striping pattern changing to color B and working stripes for 2 rounds in each color for the rest of the hat. Next round: K1, m1l, k17, s2kp, k17, m1r, ( k1, m1l, k17, s2kp, k17, m1r) repeat 2x Next round: K Repeat last 2 rounds 8(10, 12) times. Note the prominent center stitches of your s2kp stitches. You will continue to decrease along these lines for the rest of the hat. Next round: (K to 1 st before dec. s2kp) three times. K to end
Next round: K
Repeat last two rounds until you have 8 sts. Next Round: K2tog around Break yarn and run through remaining sts and fasten.
Copyright 2012, Stephen West. All rights reserved. Pattern for personal use only. Designer can be contacted at: westknits@gmail.com
ICORD TIES
Find the two points that are the ear flaps. Using a 4mm DPN or circular needle, pick up and knit 3 sts centered on one of these points. Turn work to WS and pick up one more stitch in the same place as the center stitch you just picked up. Turn work to RS and slide all 4 sts to the right side of theDPN. Next round: K4, slide sts to opposite end of DPN. Repeat last round until icord is 12" long. Once icord is long enough, k4tog, k1, break yarn and pull strand through. Leave 10" of yarn to affix the tassle Repeat on other ear flap
TASSLES
Using a 5" piece of cardboard, or your hand, wind yarn around in a loop 20 times. Thread yarn-end attached to icord through a tapestry needle and insert in the loop you just made and then back through the tip of the icord to fasten . Repeat this loop 2 or 3 more times to affix the loop to the end of the icord securely. Run the tapestry needle through the loop of yarn one more time but this time wind the yarn around the outside of the yarn loop several times securing the top of the tassle. On the last round, make a knot to hold the yarn in place. Secure the yarn in that loop by running the tapestry needle into the last round of yarn and knotting it twice more. Clip the working yarn and snip the loop of the tassle open. Repeat on other icord and trim tassles to same length.
Malia Mather is a knitter, designer, and the owner of a cute little yarn shop named Penelope Craft in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. You can find her most days behind the register, working on new knitwear, graphic design; or just chatting away with local Dutch knitters! Copyright 2012, Stephen West. All rights reserved. Pattern for personal use only. Designer can be contacted at: westknits@gmail.com
