Twistygoo
If you're looking for a quick knit of a hat but you want something more interesting than the usual stockinette or ribbed beanie, then Twistygoo may be for you! A spiraling twist of eyelets and textured stitches, the pattern will hold your interest without melting your brain. Directions are written for one size (what I would consider to be a woman's average head size, 22" head circumference), but the sizing is easily modified by adding or subtracting stitches in groups of ten. Note that the lacy aspect of the hat opens it up, thus it has quite a bit of stretch to it and will accommodate a wide range of head sizes as written.
Materials:
150 yards worsted weight yarn. (This is generous yardage. The hat shown was made from Malabrigo Rios in the Sunset colorway and used just over half a skein, approximately 110 yards.) ·16" circular needle, Us8/5.0 mm (or size necessary to get gauge) ·US8/5.0 mm DPNs or a second Us8/5.0 mm circular Stitch marker Tapestryneedle Twistygoo. Pattern and images @ Lisa M. Beamer, 2011. This pattern, its images and products made from the use of this pattern are intended for personal use only and may not be distributed for income-generating purposes without prior written consent from the designer. Contact Lisa at fibernymph@gmail.com.
Gauge:
5 stitches per inch, unstretched.
Abbreviations:
K- Knit P-Purl PM - Place marker YO - Yarn over K2tog - Knit two together K3tog - Knit three together
Directions:
Cast on 90 stitches using long tailed cast on or your favorite stretchy cast on method. PM to denote start of round. Work in 1x1 rib (K1, P1) for six rounds.
Begin Twistygoo Pattern
Round 1: [K2tog, YO, K3] to end of round. Round 2: [K1, P1] to last 2 stitches, K1, slip last stitch directly onto right needle (without twisting), remove marker, slip stitch back onto left needle (again without twisting), replace marker. eat these two rounds until hat measures 6" from cast on edge, ending with Round 2
Begin Decreases
I to DPNs or two circulars as necessary to accommodate decreasing circumference." Round 1: [K2tog, YO, K1, K2tog] to end of round. (72 stitches) Round 2: [K1, P1, K1, P2, K1, P1, K1] repeat to last eight stitches, K1, P1, K1, P2, K1, P1, slip last stitch directly onto right needle (without twisting), remove marker, slip stitch back onto left needle (again without twisting), replace marker. Twistygoo. Pattern and images @ Lisa M. Beamer, 2011. This pattern, its images and products made from the use of this pattern are intended for personal use only and may not be distributed for income-generating purposes without prior written consent from the designer. Contact Lisa at fibernymph@ gmail.com.
Decreases Continued
Round 3: [K2tog, YO, K2] to end of round. Round 4: Repeat Round 2. Round 5: [K2tog, YO, K2tog] to end of round. (54 stitches) Round 6: [K1, P1] to last two stitches, K1, slip last stitch directly onto right needle (without twisting), remove marker, slip stitch back onto left needle (again without twisting), replace marker. Round 7: [K2tog, YO, K1] to end of round. Round 8: [K1, P1] to last two stitches. Slip last TWO stitches directly onto right needle (without twisting), remove marker, slip both stitches back onto left needle (again without twisting), replace marker. Round 9: [K3tog, YO] to end of round. (36 stitches) Round 10: [K1, P2, K2, P1] to last six stitches, K1, P2, K2, slip last stitch directly onto right needle (without twisting), remove marker, slip stitch back onto left needle (again without twisting), replace marker. Round 11: [K2tog, YO] to end of round. Round 12: [K1, P1] to last two stitches. K1, slip last stitch directly onto right needle (without twisting), remove marker, slip stitch back onto left needle (again without twisting), replace marker. Round 13: K2tog to end of round. (18 stitches) Round 14: [K1, P1] to last two stitches. K1, slip last stitch directly onto right needle (without twisting), remove marker, slip stitch back onto left needle (again without twisting), replace marker. Round 15: K2tog to end of round. (9 stitches) Break yarn learning 18" tail. With tapestry needle, thread tail yarn through remaining nine stitches and cinch up snugly. Insert needle through center of the snugged stitches to the inside of the hat. Weave in tail well to keep top from opening. Weave in cast on end.
Lisa Beamer is an unrepentant fiberholic who knits and spins into the wee hours of the morning on a regular basis. She is the owner of Fibernymph Dye Works, which can be found at http://fibernymph.etsy.com. She is also the host of the weekly knitting videocast, 90% Knitting, which can be downloaded through iTunes or can be found at the FDW blog: http://fibernymph.com. Twistygoo. Pattern and images @ Lisa M. Beamer, 2011. This pattern, its images and products made from the use of this pattern are intended for personal use only and may not be distributed for income-generating purposes without prior written consent from the designer. Contact Lisa at fibernymph@gmail.com.
