A Study in Permin: Four Hat Patterns Offering Seven Elegant Looks by Louise Lamarche

A STUDYIN PERMIN

By Louise Lamarche 4 HAT PATTERNS - 7 LOOKS - A study in Permin features four detailed hat patterns for Permin Estelle that offer a total of seven different looks for a casual and elegant style. Jch or Beret: one strand of fingering yarn held together with a mohair silk strand

Slouch: two strands of fingering yarn

Hip, Slouch or Rolled Rim Beanie: four strands of fingering yarn

A STUDY IN PERMIN By Louise Lamarche CORKSCREW SLOUCH or BERET

Hat knitted with one strand of Estelle Permin and one strand of Silken Kydd

Requirements

Estelle Permin 70% Wool/ 20% Angora/ 10% Silk (50 g) Elann Silken Kydd 70% Super Kid Mohair/ 30% Silk (25 g ) 3.25mm circular needle or DPNs Cableneedle Gauge: 23 sts = 10 cm Size: 27 cm high and 50 cm circonference (10.5" x 20") can stretch up to 56 cm (22") With 3.25mm needle, and 1 strand of Permin and one strand of Silken Kydd, cast on 120 stitches. Join in the round and work 25 rows of following rib pattern (about 6cm). R1: K1 P1 R2: K Increase row: knit all stitches increasing to 140 sts as follows: \*K6, M1\* repeat until there are 6 sts left. K4, M1, K1. Place marker. The last stitch marks the beginning of the round. nd between the stitch just worked and the next stitch and knitting the back thread

WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS: (charted instructions below)

T2bp: slip one on cable needle to the back, K 1 , P stitch from cable T2fp: slip one on cable needle to the front, P 1 then K cable stitch Spyop: with yarn in back, slip 1 purlwise, bring yarn to front, P1, yarnover, pass slip st. over purl and yarnover P2tog: purl two stitches together K2tog: knit two stitches together R1: \*p4, t2bp, t2fp, p2\* repeat to end R 2: \* Spyop, p2, k1, p2, k1, p2\* repeat to end R 3: \*p3, t2bp, p2, t2fp, p1\* repeat to end R 4: \*Spyop, p1, k1, p1, Spyop, p1, k1, p1\* repeat to end R 5: \*p2, t2bp, p4, t2fp\* repeat to end R 6: \*p2, k1, p2, Spyop, p2, k1\* repeat to end R 7: remove marker, slip first stitch, place marker, \* t2fp, p6, t2bp\* repeat to end R8: \*p1, k1, p2, Spyop, p2, k1, p1\* repeat to last stitch. DO NOT PURL THE LAST STITCH. Slip last stich from left needle to right needle, remove marker, slip stitch back to left needle and place marker. R9: \*p2, t2fp, p4, t2bp\* repeat to end R10: \*Spyop, p1, k1, p1, Spyop, p1, k1, p1\* repeat to end R11: \*p3, t2fp, p2, t2bp, p1\* repeat to end R12: \*Spyop, p2, k1, p2, k1, p2\* repeat to end Repeat these 12 rows another 3 times.

Decreases:

R 1: \*p4, t2bp, t2fp, p2\* repeat to end R 2: \*Spyop, p2, k1, p2, k1, p2\* repeat to end R 3: \*p3, t2bp, p2tog, t2fp, p1\* repeat to end R4: \*Spyop, p1, k1, p3, k1, p1\* repeat to end R 5: \*p2, t2bp, p2tog, p1, t2fp\* repeat to end R 6: \*p2, k1, p1, Spyop, p1, k1\* repeat to end R7: remove marker, slip first stitch, place marker \*t2fp, p4, t2bp\* repeat to end R8: \*p1, k1, p1, Spyop, p1, k1, p1\* repeat to last stitch. DO NOT PURL THE LAST STITCH. Slip last stich from left needle to right needle, remove marker, slip stitch back to left needle and place marker. R9: \*p2tog, t2fp, p2, t2bp\* repeat to end R10: \*p2, k1, Spyop, k1, p1\* repeat to end R11: \*p2tog, t2fp, t2bp, p1\* repeat to end R12: remove marker, slip first stitch, place marker \*p1, k2, p1, Spyop\* repeat to end R13: \*t2bp, t2fp, p2\* repeat to end R14: \*k1, p2, k1, Spyop\* repeat to end R15: \*k1, p2tog, k1, p2tog\* repeat to end R16: \*t2bp, t2fp\* repeat to end R17: \*k1, p2, k1\* repeat to end R18: remove marker, slip first stitch, place marker \*p2, k2tog\* repeat to end R19: \*p2, k1\* repeat to end R20: \*p2tog, k1\* repeat to end R21: \*p1, k1\* repeat to end R22: \*k2tog\* repeat to end eft. Cut off thread and insert through the remaining stitches. Pull tight and secure

CHARTED INSTRUCTIONS:

There are 14 repeats of the 10 stitch pattern and the first stitch on the row is moved from one needle to another on certain rows of the chart. Knit rows 1 - 12 of the Body Chart a total of 4 times. PLEASE FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS AS YOU KNIT THROUGHTHECHART Rows 1: to 6: knit stitch pattern columns 1 to 10 Row7: remove marker, slip first stitch, place marker - follow pattern columns 2 to 11 Row8: follow pattern columns 2 to 11 -DO NOT KNIT THE LAST STITCH. Slip last stich from left needle to right needle, remove marker, slip stitch back to left needle and place marker. Rows 9 - 12: knit stich pattern columns 1 to 10 Knit Decrease Chart once.

IMPORTANT PLEASE FOLLOW THESEINSTRUCTIONS ASYOU KNIT THROUGH THE CHART

The first stitch is moved from one needle to another on certain rows of the chart. Row 7: remove marker, slip first stitch, place marker - follow pattern Row 8: do not knit last stich, slip from left needle to right needle, remove marker, slip stitch back to left needle and place marker - continue next row of chart. Row 12: remove marker, slip first stitch, place marker - follow pattern Row 18: remove marker, slip first stitch, place marker - follow pattern Close off when there are 14 stitches left. Cut off thread and insert through the remaining stitches. Pulltight and secure. If you want to wear the hat as a beret, block over a dinner plate. Please contact me at lamarche.b@videotron.ca should you have any questions or suggestions.

BODY CHART

DECREASE CHART

purl 2 together slip one on cable needle to the back, K 1 , P stitch from cable slip one on cable needle to the front, P 1 then K cable stitch , slip 1 purlwise, bring yarn to front, P1, yarnover, pass slip st. over purl and yarnov

A STUDY IN PERMIN By Louise Lamarche

FOURSTRANDSBEANIE

Hatknitted withfour strands of EstellePermin or any one strand of Aran weight

Requirements

Estelle Permin 70% Wool/ 20% Angora/ 10% Silk - 100 g 6mm circular needle or DPNs Cableneedle Gauge: 15 sts and 18 rows = 10 cm Size: 23 cm high and 48 cm circonference (9" x 19") can stretched up to 56 cm (22")

INSTRUCTIONS:

With 6mm needle and 4 strands of Permin, cast on 70 stitches. Join in the round. Work K1/P1 ribs for 5 cm (2 inches). For a turned over band, knit K1/P1 ribs for 15 cm (6 inches). Work one increase row: \*K3, K F/B in next stitch \* repeat to end = 87 stitches. Place markers every 29 stitches. Follow the Body Chart and work rows 1 to 12 twice. There are 29 stitches shown on the chart and there are 3 repeats of the 29 stitches per row. Written instructions are included below the chart to be repeated 3 times. Once you have completed rows 1-12 twice, follow the Decrease Chart once. Close off when there are 18 stitches. Cut off thread and insert through the remaining stitches. Pull tight and secure.

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BODY CHART

Written instructions for body to be repeated 3 times per round Round 1: k1, p1, k1, p1, k1, p2, k4, p2, k8, p2, k4, p2 Round 2: p1, k1, p1, k1, p3, k4, p2, k8, p2, k4, p2 Round 3: k1, p1, k1, p1, k1, p2, c4l, p2, c4r, c4l, p2, c4r, p2 Round 4: p1, k1, p1, k1, p3, k4, p2, k8, p2, k4, p2 Round 5: k1, p1, k1, p1, k1, p2, k4, p2, k8, p2, k4, p2 Round 6: p1, k1, p1, k1, p3, k4, p2, k8, p2, k4, p2 Round 7: k1, p1, k1, p1, k1, p2, k4, p2, k8, p2, k4, p2 Round 8: p1, k1, p1, k1, p3, k4, p2, k8, p2, k4, p2 Round 9: k1, p1, k1, p1, k1, p2, c4l, p2, c4r, c4l, p2, c4r, p2 Round 10: p1, k1, p1, k1, p3, k4, p2, k8, p2, k4, p2 Round 11: k1, p1, k1, p1, k1, p2, k4, p2, k8, p2, k4, p2 Round 12: p1, k1, p1, k1, p3, k4, p2, k8, p2, k4, p2

Key
2/1 Left Cross 21lc (RS) Sl 2 to front, k1, k2 from cn	Knit 2 Together k2tog
2/1 Right Cross 21rc (RS) Sl 1 to back, k2, k1 from cn	(RS) Knit 2 stitches together Pur1 p (RS)Purl
Cable 4 Left C41 (RS) Sl 2 sts to f k2, k2 from cn	Purl 2 Together p2tog (RS) Purl2 Together
Cable 4 Right C4r (RS) Sl 2 sts to b, k2, k2 from cn Knit k (RS)Knit	Slip Slip Knit ssk (RS) slip, slip, knit slipped sts together No Stitch X (RS) No Stitch

DECREASE CHART

Decrease instructions: repeat each round instructions 3 times Round 1: k1, p1, k1, p1, k1, p2, k4, p2, k8, p2, k4, p2 Round 2: p1, k1, p1, p2tog, p2, k4, p2, ssk, k4, k2tog, p2, k4, p2 Round 3: k1, p1, k1, p3, c4r, p2, 21rc, 21lc, p2, c4l, p2 Round 4: k2tog, p1, k1, p2, k4, p2, k2tog, k2, ssk, p2, k4, p2 Round 5: p1, k1, p3, k4, p2, k4, p2, k4, p2 Round 6: p2tog, k1, p2, k4, p2, ssk, k2tog, p2, k4, p2 Round 7: k1, p3, k4, p2, k2, p2, k4, p2 Round 8: p2tog, p2, k4, p1, p2tog2, p1, k4, p2 Round 9: k1, p2, c4r, p4, c4l, p2 Round 10: p2tog, p1, k4, p2tog2, k4, p2 Round 11: p2tog, k2, ssk, p2tog, k2tog, k2, p2 Round 12: p1, k1, k2tog, p1, ssk, k1, p2 Round 13: p1, k2tog, p1, ssk, p2

TWO STRANDS HEAD HUGGING Or SLOUCH BEANIE

Hat knitted with two strands of Estelle Permin or any one strand of DK weight

Requirements

Estelle Permin 70% Wool/ 20% Angora/ 10% Silk - 75 g 4mm or 4.5 mm circular needle or DPNs Cable needle Gauge: 22 sts and 28 rows = 10 cm Size: 20 cm - 22cm high and 48 cm circonference can stretch up to 56 cm (22")

Rib pattern

R1: \*knit the 2nd stitch, leave it on the needle and knit the 1st stitch, remove both sts from needle - Purl 1\* repeat R2: \*K2, P1\* repeat to end. With 4mm needle, and 2 strands of Permin, cast on 96 stitches. Join in the round. Work rib pattern for 4 cm (1.5 inches) for head hugging beanie and 6 cm (2 % in) for slouch beanie ending with row 2 of rib pattern.

NOTE:FORSLOUCH BEANIE,CHANGETO 4.5MM NEEDLE.

Increase row: Purl one row increasing 15 sts: \*p5, P front and back\* - repeat to end. 111 sts.

WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS (charted instructions below)

T2r knit in second stitch, do not remove, knit in first stitch and slip off both stitches T2b slip one on cable needle to the back, K 1 through back loop, P stitch from cable T2f slip one on cable needle to the front, P 1 then K cable stitch K1 tbl knit stitch through back loop Inc3 Increase 3 in one stitch- purl, knit in back, purl K3tog Knit 3 sts together R 1: \*(t2r) x2, p3, inc3, (p1, inc3) x2, (p4, inc3) x 2, (p1, inc3) x2, p3\* repeat \* \* twice more, (t2r) x2, p20 R 2: (k4, p25) x3, k4, p6, (t2b) x2, (t2f) x2, p6 R3: \*(t2r) x2, p2, (inc3, k3tog) x3, p3, inc3, k3tog, inc3, p3, (k3tog, inc3) x 3, p2\* repeat twice more, (t2r) x2, p6, k1, p1, k1, p2, k1 tbl, p1, k1 tbl, p6 R 4: (k4, p25) ×3, k4, p5, (t2b) x2, (k1 tbl) × 2, (t2f) x2, p5 R 5: \*(t2r) x2, p2, (k3tog, inc3) x 2, k3t0g, p3, inc3, (k3tog, inc3) x2, p3, (k3tog, inc3) x2, k3tog, p2\* repeat twice more, (t2r) x2, p5, k1, p1, k1, p1, (k1 tbl) x 2, p1, k1 tbl, p1, k1 tbl, p5 R 6: (k4, p25) x 3, k4, p4, (t2b) x3, (t2f) x 3, p4 R 7: \*(t2r) x2, p2, (inc3, k3tog) x 2, p3, (inc3, k3tog) x3, inc3, p3, (k3tog, inc3) x 2, p2\* repeat twice more, (t2r) x2, p4, k1, p1, k1, p1, k1, p2, k1 tbl, p1, k1 tbl, p1, k1 tbl, p4 R8: (k4, p25) x3, k4, p3, (t2b) x3, p2, (t2f) x 3, p3 R9: \*(t2r) x2, p2, k3tog, inc3, k3tog, p3, (inc3, k3tog) x 4, inc3, p3, k3tog, inc3, k3tog, p2\* repeat twice more, (t2r) x2, p3, k1, p1, k1, p1, k1, p4, k1 tbl, p1, k1 tbl, p1, k1 tbl, p3 R 10: (k4, p25) x3, k4, p2, (t2b) x3, p4, (t2f) x 3, p2 R 11: \*(t2r) x2, p2, inc3, k3tog, p3, (inc3, k3tog) × 5, inc3, p3, k3tog, inc3, p2\* repeat twice more,(t2r) x2, p2, k1, p1, k1, p1, k1, p6, k1 tbl, p1, k1 tbl, p1, k1 tbl, p2 R 12: (k4, p25) x3, k4, p2, (t2f) x3, p4, (t2b) x 3, p2 R 13: \*(t2r) x2, p2, k3tog, inc3, p3, (k3tog, inc3) x 5, k3tog, p3, inc3, k3tog, p2\* repeat twice more, (t2r) x2, p3, k1 tbl, p1, k1 tbl, p1, k1 tbl, p4, k1, p1, kl, p1, k1, p3 R 14: (k4, p25) x3, k4, p3, (t2f) x3, p2, (t2b) x 3, p3 R15: \*(t2r) x2, p2, inc3, k3tog, inc3, p3, (k3tog, inc3) x 4, k3tog, p3, inc3, k3tog, inc3, p2\* repeat twice more, (t2r) x2, p4, k1 tbl, p1, k1 tbl, p1, k1 tbl, p2, k1, p1, k1, p1, k1, p4 R 16: (k4, p25) x3, k4, p4, (t2f) x3, (t2b) x 3, p4 R 17: \*(t2r) x2, p2, (k3tog, inc3) x2, p3, (k3tog, inc3) x3, k3tog, p3, (inc3, k3tog) x2, p2\* repeat twice more, (t2r) x2, p5, k1 tbl, p1, k1 tbl, p1, k1 tbl, k1, p1, k1, p1, k1, p5 R 18: (k4, p25) x 3, k4, p5, (t2f) x2, k1 tbl, k1, (t2b) x2, p5 R 19: \*(t2r) x2, p2, (inc3, k3tog) x 2, inc3, p3, (k3tog, inc3) x2, k3tog, p3, (inc3, k3tog) ×2, inc3, p2\* repeat twice more (t2r) x2, p6, k1 tbl, p1, (k1 tbl) x 3, k1, p1, k1, p6 R 20: (k4, p25) x3, k4, p6, (t2f) x2, (t2b) x2, p6 R 21: \*(t2r) x2, p2, (k3tog, p1) x 2, k3tog, p4, k3tog, p1, k3tog, p4, (k3tog, p1) x2, k3tog, p2\* repeat twice more, (t2r) x2, p7, k1 tbl, p1, k1 tbl, k1, p1, k1, p7 R 22: (k4, p25) x 3, k4, p20

Decrease Instructions:

Ssk slip two stitches knitwise and knit together Ssp lip two stitches knitwise and purl together K3togKnit 3 sts together P2togPurl 2 sts together Bobble starting with back loop, K back & front a total of5 times, turn work, Purl 5, turn work, Knit 5, and pass 2nd, 3rd, 4th and th over 1st stitch. R 1: \*(t2r) x2, ssp, p10, inc3, p10, p2tog\* repeat twice more, (t2r) x2, p9, sk, p9 R 2: (k4, p23) x 3, k4, p9, k1, p9 R 3: \*(t2r) ×2, ssp, p8, inc3, k3tog, inc3, p8, p2tog\* repeat twice more,(t2r)×2, p9, k1 tbl, p9 R4: (k4, p21) x 3, k4, p9, k1, p9 R 5: \*(t2r)×2, ssp, p6, inc3, k3tog, inc3, k3tog,inc3, p6, p2tog\* repeat twice more, (t2r)×2, sp, p7, bobble, p7, p2tog R 6: (k4, p19) x3, k4, p8, k1, p8 R7: \*(t2r) ×2, ssp, p4, (inc3, k3tog) x 3, inc3, p4, p2tog\* repeat twice more, (t2r) x 2, ssp, p6, k1, p6, p2tog R8: (k4, p17) x 3, k4, p6, bobble, k1, bobble, p6 R9: \*(t2r) ×2, ssp, p2, (inc3, k3tog) x 4, inc3, p2, p2tog\* repeat twice more, (t2r) × 2, ssp, p5, k1, p5, p2tog R 10: (k4, p15) x3, k4, p6, k1, p6 R 11: \*(t2r) x2, ssp, p1, (k3tog, inc3) x3, k3tog, p1, p2tog\* repeat twice more, (t2r) x2, ssp, p4, k1 tbl, p4, p2tog R 12: (k4, p13) x3, k4, p5, k1, p5 R 13: \*(t2r) x 2, ssp, p1, (k3tog, inc3) x3, k3tog, p1, p2tog\* repeat twice more, (t2r) x2, ssp, p3, k1 tbl, p3, p2tog R 14: (k4, p11) x3, k4, p4, k1, p4 R 15: \*(t2r) ×2, ssp, p1, (k3tog, inc3) ×2, k3tog, p1, p2tog\* repeat twice more, (t2r) x2, ssp, p2, k1 tbl, p2, p2tog R 16: (k4, p9) x3, k4, p3, k1, p3 R 17: \*(t2r) x2, sp, p1, k3tog, inc3, k3tog, p1, p2tog\* repeat twice more, (t2r) x2, ssp, p1, k1 tbl, p1, p2tog R 18: (k4, p7) x 3, k4, p2, k1, p2 R19: \*(t2r) x2, ssp, p1, k3tog, p1, p2tog\* repeat twice more, (t2r) x2, sp, k1 tbl, p2tog R 20: (k4, p5)x3, k4, p1, k1, p1 R 21: \*(t2r) x2, ssp, p1, p2tog\* repeat twice more, (t2r) x 2, ssp, p1 R 22: (k4, p3) x3, k4, p2 R 23: \*(t2r) x 2, ssp, p1\* repeat twice more, (t2r) x 2, p2tog R 24: \*k2tog, K2tog, ssp\* repeat twice more, k2tog, K2tog, p1 Close off when there are 12 stitches. Cut off thread and insert through the remaining stitches. Pull tight and secure.

CHARTED INSTRUCTIONS

Body Chart: work three repeats of columns 1 to 29 separating each repeat with a marker, then work columns 30 to 53. Follow the body chart and work rows 1 to 22 once then follow the Decrease Chart. The section in blue in the Decrease Chart represents a repeat section. On each row, repeat the blue section 3 times and then terminate with the white section. Close off when there are 12 stitches. Cut off thread and insert through the remaining stitches. Pulltight and secure. Please contact me at lamarche.b@videotron.ca should you have any questions or suggestions.

BODY CHART

, the number of purl stitches vary due to the increased stitches in the previous row

口 knit 区 knit through back loop 口 purl slip, slip, knit the two stitches together Knit two together Slip, slip, purl the two stiches together Purl two together Increase 3 in one stitch - purl, knit in back, purl Knit three stitches together Bobble: starting with back loop, K back & front a total of 5 times, turn work Purl 5, turn work, Knit 5, and pass 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th over 1st stitch. knit in second stitch, do not remove, knit in first stitch and slip off both stitches slip one on cable needle to the back, K 1 through back loop, P stitch from cable slip one on cable needle to the front, P 1 then K cable stitch

A STUDYIN PERMIN By Louise Lamarche

TWOSTRANDSSLOUCH

Hat knitted with two strands of Estelle Permin or any one strand of DK weight

Requirements

Estelle Permin 70% Wool/ 20% Angora/ 10% Silk - 75 g 4mm and 4.5 mm circular needle or DPNs 2.5 or 3mm auxiliary circular needle or thread Gauge: 19 sts and 28 rows = 10 cm Size: 28 cm high and 48 cm circonference (11" x 19") can stretch up to 56 cm (22") With 4mm needle, and 2 strands of Permin, cast on 96 stitches. Join in the round. Work rib pattern K1 P1 for 4 cm. Change to 4.5mm and knit 1 row. Pass the 2.5mm circular needle through all stitches and leave the stitches on both cables. This will help you pick up this first row and knit it together with row 5 to make a welt. Knit 4 more rows with the 4.5mm needle. WELT: fold the hat so that both needles are touching on the inside; make sure that you are on a straight line. With the 4.5mm needle, knit one stitch from the current row with one stitch being held by the 2.5mm needle.

WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS: (charted instructions below)

WRAP: Insert needle in the space between 2nd and 3rd stitch, wrap yarn around needle and pullyarn in front and slide the loop over the needle in front of the first stitch. Position the loop between first and second stitch and knit the first stitch. Drop the loop and knit the second stitch giving your working yarn a little tug. R 1: knit R 2: \*Wrap, k2\* all around R 3: knit R 4: \*k2, Wrap\* all around R 5: knit R 6: \*Wrap, k2\* all around R 7: knit R8: knit R9: knit R 10: \*k2, bobble, k13\* repeat all around R 11: knit R 12: \*k6, (Wrap, k2) x 2, Wrap\* repeat all around R 13: knit R 14: \*k8, (Wrap, k2) x 2\* repeat all around R 15: knit R 16: \*k10, Wrap, k4\* repeat all around R 17: knit Continue knitting in stockinette stitch until you reach 26 cm (10 % in).

CHARTED INSTRUCTIONS:

The pattern in Twisted Stich Chart calls for 16 stitches; therefore you will repeat 6 times for a total of 96 sts. Work all 17 rows of chart and then continue knitting in stockinette stitch until you reach 26 cm (10 % in).

Decreases

R1: \*K1, slip 1, K2T, pass slip stich over\* repeat to end = 48 sts R2: Knit R3: \*K2T through back loop\* repeat to end = 24 sts R4 Knit

Cut off thread and insert through the remaining stitches. Pull tight andsecure. Please contact me at lamarche.b@videotron.ca should you have any questionsorsuggestions.