Union Street Fiber
Ode to n Toque
Materials: - 2 balls DK wool: 1 Main Color and 1 Contrast Color - I used Knit Picks - Merino Style (50 g, 123 yds each) in Cinnamon and Asparagus. Gauge: Approx. 6 stitches/ 7.5 rows to the inch, in pattern, blocked. Needles: A set of double points or circular needle(s) in a size 5 or whatever is required to make gauge. Finished Size: One size fits most: un-stretched circumference of 20 inches
Begin Band:
Cast on 110 stitches in CC and divide evenly among 3 needles, or in half between two circulars, or on one 16" circular. Join, without twisting.
Begin Chart:
Purl 1 round in CC. Switch to MC then knit 1 round, purl 1 round. Switch back to CC - knit 1 round, purl 2 rounds, Switch to MC and knit 1 round in increasing 10 stitches evenly to 120 stitches. Work 8 rounds in MC carrying the contrast color across the back of the work, catching it every 2-3 stitches to avoid long floats. Follow the charting for the numbers then work 7 rounds in MC continuing to carry the contrasting yarn along the back all the way up the hat - this provides an extra layer throughout.
Crown Shaping:
At the top of the band, work three purl rounds in CC(without stranding), switch to MC and begin crown shaping - following the chart. When you are to the last 6 stitches, cut yarn ends leaving a tail, thread through stitches and pull - fasten off, weave in ends and block. Wear on March 14 with pride!
Notes on Charts:
The charts are a bit of a bear to follow since the numbers are not a repeating pattern - thanks to duplicate stitch you can fix your mistakes. I find it easier to focus on each number rather than each row.
