by Sarah Alderson
One of the first knitted gifts I ever made was a lace scarf for my mum. She loved it and wore it many times over that winter and requested a hat to match. Sadly, within a couple of months of her request we found out she had pancreatic cancer and she died aged 59, just two weeks later. I am dedicating this pattern in her memory and to raise money for Pancreatic Cancer UK in the hope that one day a cure can be found for this terrible disease. I have named this pattern after mum's favourite flower which comes from the greek word for divine, as does her name. Knitted in fingering or aran weight yarn, feel divine with this easy to knit lace pattern hat which uses gorgeously soft and warm angora or mohair yarn. All profits from the sale of this pattern will go to PCUK so thank you very much for your purchase. Instructions are given for both yarn weights with the aran size in [] brackets.
Size:
This hat will fit head circumference 20 - 24" / 51 - 61 cm
Notions & Yarn:
· 4mm (US 6) & 5mm (US 8) [4.5mm (US 7) & 5.5mm (US 9)] double-pointed & 40 cm / 16" circular needles · 200 yards of fingering (shown in Orkney Angora Incredible Angora 100% colourway Ruby) [or aran (shown inSirdar Blur colourway Sigh)] yarn .1 Stitch marker
Gauge:
22 stitches x 28 rows [14 stitches x 24 rows] over 10 cm x 10 cm/ 4" x 4" in lace pattern Copyright 2012SARAHALDERSONAllrightsreserved This pattern is for personal use only and may not be reproduced or distributed in any form. Models: Sarah Alderson & Lucy Alderson www.wessendenwoollies.com
Glossary:
k = knit p = purl k2tog = knit 2 together p2tog = purl 2 together psso = pass slipped stitch over yo = yarn over
Ribbing:
Using size 4mm [4.5mm] needles, cast on 96 [80] stitches. Join in the round being careful not to twist and place a marker for the end of row. Rows 1 to 8 - \*Knit 2, purl 2; repeat from \* to end Change to 5mm [5.5mm] needles Row 9 - \*knit 2, make 1; repeat from \* to end (144 [120] stitches)
Start lace pattern:
Round 1 - Purl (144 [120] stitches) Round 2 - k2tog to end (72 [60] stitches) Round 3 - \*p1, purl strand of yarn between stitch just worked & next stitch; repeat from to end (144 [120] stitches) Round 4 - \*k2tog, yo; repeat from \* to end (144 [120] stitches) Repeat the last 4 rows 10 [8] more times
Decrease for crown:
Round 1 - p2tog to end (72 [60] stitches) Round 2 - K2tog to end (36 [30] stitches) Round 3 - \*p1, purl strand of yarn between stitch just worked & next stitch; repeat from to end (72 [60] stitches) Round 4 - \*k2tog, yo; repeat from \* to end (72 [60] stitches) Round 5 - p2tog to end (36 [30] stitches) Round 6 - K2tog to end (18 [15] stitches) Round 7 - \*p1, purl strand of yarn between stitch just worked & next stitch; repeat from to end (36 [30] stitches) Round 8 - \*k2tog, yo; repeat from \* to end (36 [30] stitches) Round 9 - p2tog to end (18 [15] stitches) Round 10 - \*slip 1, k2tog, psso; repeat from \* to end (6 [5] stitches)
I-cord finish:
Slip these 6 [5] stitches to the other end of the dpn or circular needle without turning Knit, don't turn. slip back to the beginning of the needle. Repeat this for 5 rows then break yarn leaving a 10cm tail. Thread tail through the 5 stitches and bind off securely.
