InspiredbytwoBarbaraWalkerstitchpatterns and knit with a scrumptiousvintage yarn, this is a sweet,cozy hat you'll have to convinceyourselftogiveaway. FINISHEDMEASUREMENTS: Base circumference: 16.5" Height: 8.5"
MATERIALS:
Madelinetosh Tosh Vintage [100% superwash merino wool 200 yards / 182m ] color: Hollyhock, one hank Alternateyarns: Malabrigo Rios, Madelinetosh Pashmina Worsted, Lorna's LacesShepherd Worsted US6 (4.25mm)/ 16"(40 cm) circular needle\* US7 (4.50mm) / 16"(40cm) circular needle\* US7(4.50mm)/40"(102cm) circular needle\* (or one long enough for Magic Loop) Cableneedle Tapestryneedle Placemarkers \*of course you can use double-pointed needles (DPN's)i you prefer
GAUGE:
18 sts and 27 rows = 4" on US7needle in stockinette stitch.
PaTTeRn NOTeS
st(s) = stitch(es) pm = place marker Ihn = left hand needle cO= cast on cn = cable needle rhn = right hand needle k= Knit p= Purl M1L = From the back,lift loop between sts with Ihn and knit into the front loop (back to front and knit through the front) M1R = From the front, lift loop between sts with Ihn and knit into the back loop (front to back and knit through the back) yo =Bring the yarn over the rhn from back to front k2tog=Knit 2 sts together ssk = Slip 1 st as if to knit, slip the next st as if to purl, knit the slipped sts together through the back loops p2tog=Purl 2sts together C8B\* = Cable 8 back: Slip next 4 sts onto a cn and hold in back of work, then slip the next 4 sts onto the rhn. Place the sts on the cn back on the Ihn, then place the 4 sts slipped to the rhn back on the Ihn. Knit the 8 sts. C6B\* = Cable 6 Back: Slip next 3 sts onto a cn and hold in back of work, then slip the next 3 sts onto the rhn. Place the sts on the cn back on the Ihn, then place the 3 sts slipped to the rhn back on the Ihn. Knit the 6 sts. C4B\* = Cable 4 Back: Slip next 2 sts onto a cn and hold in back of work, then slip the next 2 sts onto the rhn. Place the sts on the cn back on theIhn,then place the 2 sts slipped to the rhn back on the Ihn. Knit the 4 sts. BC\* = Back Cross: Slip next st onto a cn and hold in back of work, then slip the next st onto the rhn. Place the st on the cn back on the Ihn, then place the st slipped to the rhn back on the Ihn. Knit the 2 sts. \* = Slip allsts as if to purl.
BEanIe PaTTeRN
Using the long tail caston method,C0 108sts onto a 16"(40cm) US6 (4.50mm) circular needle. Place marker and join to work in the round. Double checktobe sure yoursts are not twisted!
Rilling
Round 1:\*P2,k2;repeatfrom\*around Round 2: \*P2, BC, (p2, k2) twice; repeat from \* around Workrounds1&2threemoretimes \~SWITCHTOLARGERNEEDLE\~ Increase round: \*P2, k2, p2, k1, M1L,k1,p2, k1, M1R, k1; repeat from \* around {126 sts} Work rounds 1-45 of cable pattern following either the chart or the written instructions below. If using circulars and doing Magic Loop, it's comfy to switch to the longer circular at about round 33.
Calle Pattern
1:\*P2,BC,(p2,k3) twice;repeat from \* around 2: \*P2, k2,(p2,k3) twice; repeat from \* around 3:Cable: \*P2,BC,p2,C8B;repeat from \* around 4:\*P2,k2,p2,k8;repeat from \* around 5:\*P2,BC, p2,k8;repeat from \* around 6,16, 18: Repeat round 4 7,9,11,13,15,17: Repeat round 5 8,12: \*P2,k2,p2,k1, (yo,k2tog)twice,k3; repeat from \* around 10:\*P2,k2 p2,(ssk,yo) twice,k4;repeat from \* around 19: Decrease: \*P2, BC, p2, ssk, k4, k2tog; repeat from \* around [108 sts] 20:Cable: \*P2,k2,p2,C6B;repeat from \* around 21,23,25,27,29,31:\*P2,BC,p2,k6;repeat from \* around 22, 30: \*P2, k2, p2,k6; repeat from \* around 24,28: \*P2,k2,p2,k3,ssk,yo,k1;repeat from \* around 26: \*P2, k2, p2, k4, yo, k2tog; repeat from \* around 32: Decrease: \*P2,k2, p2, ssk, k2, k2tog; repeat from \* around [90sts] 33:Cable:\*P2,BC,p2,C4B;repeat from \*around 34: Decrease: \*P2tog, k2, p2tog, k4; repeat from \* around {72 sts] 35: \*P1, BC, p1, k4;repeat from \* around 36:Decrease:\*P1,k2,p1,ssk,yo,k2tog;repeat from \* around {63 sts} 37: \*P1, BC, p1, k3; repeat from \* around 38: Decrease: \*P1,k2, p1, k1, k2tog; repeat from \* around {54 sts} 39:\*P1,BC,p1,BC;repeat from \* around 40: Decrease: \*K2tog, k1, p1, p2tog; repeat from \* around {36 sts} 41:\*BC,p2;repeat from \* around 42: Decrease: \*K2,p2tog; repeat from \* around [27 sts] 43: \*BC, p1; repeat from \* around 44:Decrease:\*K2tog,p1;repeat from \*around {18 sts] 45: Decrease: \*K2tog; repeat from \* around [9 sts}
Finishing
Break working yarn, leaving about an 8" tail. With a tapestry needle, pull the tail evenly through the remaining 9 loops. Insert the tapestry needle through the hole at the top; turn the hat inside out, and pull the tail snugly to close the hole. Weave in the tail and any other remaining loose ends Blocking is not really necessary as wearing the hat will open up the windowpanes.
Chart is worked beginning at the bottom right
