Mainland
A pattern by Kristy Fiona
I love how this lace pattern twists like a cable, but isn't bulky on my head like a cabled hat. The pattern is easily memorized and knits up quickly! And in scrumptious Duck Duck Wool DK Limited, it provides the perfect amount of warmth and slouch.
Finished Measurements
umference (blocked, unstretched) and 9.5 in/24 cm long. Fits up to 23 inche:
Gauge
23 sts and 31 rows = 4 inches in Eyelet Crescent Pattern
Needles
3.25 mm/Us 3 circular needle, 16 inch 3.75 mm/Us 5 circular needle, 16 inch 3.75 mm/US 5 dpns
Yarn
Duck Duck Wool DK Limited (100% Superwash Merino Wool, 250 yds/229 m per 115 g, shown in colorway Over the Arbor) or approx. 200 yds DK yarn.
Notions
1 stitch marker Yarn needle
Abbreviations
cO - cast on dpns - double pointed needles k- knit k2tog -knit two together m1 - make a stitch, using method of your choosing (l used backwards loop) p-purl skp - slip one stitch knitwise, knit next stitch, pass slipped stitch over yo - yarn over
Eyelet Crescent Lace Pattern:
Rnd 1: \*p1, yo, k3, skp, k4; repeat from \* to end. Rnd 2 and all even-numbered Rnds: \*P1, k9; repeat from \* to end. Rnd 3: \*P1, k1, yo, k3, skp, k3; repeat from \* to end. Rnd 5: \*P1, k2, yo, k3, skp, k2; repeat from \* to end. Rnd 7: \*p1, k3, yo, k3, skp, k1; repeat from \* to end. Rnd 9: \*p1, k4, yo, k3, skp; repeat from \* to end. Rnds 11, 12: \*P1, k9; repeat from \* to end.
Pattern:
With smaller needles, CO 96 stitches, place marker and join for knitting in the round. Knit in K2, P2 rib until work measures approximately 1.5 inches. SetupRow: Switching to larger needles, \*K24, m1; repeat from \* 3 more times. Begin Eyelet Crescent Lace Pattern. Repeat rounds 1-12 4 times. Repeat rounds 1-10 once. Begin decreases, changing to dpns when necessary. Rnd 1: \*P1, k7, skp; repeat from \* to end. Rnd 2: \*P1, k2tog, K6; repeat from \* to end. Rnd 3: \*P1, k5, skp; repeat from \* to end. Rnd 4: \*P1, k2tog, k4; repeat from \* to end. Rnd 5: \*P1, k3, skp; repeat from \* to end. Rnd 6: \*P1, k2tog, k2; repeat from \* to end. Rnd 7: \*p1, k1, skp; repeat from \* to end. Rnd 8: \*p1, k2tog; repeat from \* to end. Rnd 9: K2tog around. Cut yarn. With yarn needle, thread through remaining stitches, pull tight to close. Do allthe usual finish-uppy things (weave your ends, block), and wear happily!
