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Design StoryThis hat was inspired by Molly Ringwald as Andie in Pretty in Pink, with her quirky and individual style of dressing and her love of the colour pink! This hat is knitted sideways on straight needles using short rows for shaping. The hat is then joined together invisibly using kitchener stitch (grafting). The hat is available in three sizes to ensure the perfect fit.
The lace panel and frilled brim hark back to the seventies and before that to mop caps of the victorian era. It is also a fabulous stash buster using only 100 grams of yarn.
MaterialsCascade 220, 100% wool (201m/220 yds per 100 gm skein) SizesTo fit size - S (M, L), 18/19 (21, 23/24) inches, 45.5/48.5 (53.5, 58.5/61) cm
Tension20 sts x 28 rows to 10 cm or 4 inches on 4 mm (US 6) needles over unblocked Stocking Stitch
Abbreviations & Key to ChartK [I]: knit Pattern NotesInformation on the special techniques used in this pattern including Provisional cast-on and Kitchener stitch can be found at www.woollywormhead.com/knitting-crochet/ Pattern (Both the written and the charted versions of the pattern are given below). Using waste yarn and provisional cast-on, cast on 38 (40, 42) sts using 4 mm (US 6) needles.
Row 1: Purl all stitches
FinishingCarefully remove provisional cast-on stitch by stitch, taking care to keep in pattern, transferring live stitches to 2nd needle. If you're brave enough, omit the last row on the last repeat as this will be replaced by stocking stitch. When grafting across short rows, pick up the wrap as you have done previously (from the right side of the work) and place it onto the needle, then lift both the wrap and stitch off and twist towards you, and then place back on the needle and perform stocking stitch kitchener as normal. This method of lifting and twisting the wrap & stitch is equivalent to knitting into the back of these, and so will keep your work in pattern. Thread yarn through edge stitches and pull to tighten. You will be grafting from the bottom of the Hat up. If you find the idea of grafting across short rows daunting, then knit across all stitches as per instructions on final row of final panel. Then thread yarn through crown stitches, pull to tighten, and continue to perform stocking stitch kitchener stitch across all live stitches. You will be grafting from the top of the Hat down. Working this way will add an additional row to the width of your Hat. Weave in all ends. This Hat will require blocking to appreciate the fullness of the shape. You may wish to thread a fine gauge wire through the edge of the brim to emphasis the fullness. You could also steam press/block the edge of the brim to encourage more drape and 'frilliness'. CopyrightThis pattern is covered by copyright law and all rights remain with the designer. No part of this pattern may be reproduced in any form, transmitted in any form or by any means, be it print, electronic, photocopying, translation or otherwise, in any format or under any circumstances without prior permission of the copyright holder. Similarly, none of the items may be reproduced or used for any commercial purposes including promotion or sales, individual or otherwise, without prior permission of the copyright holder. Copyright © R. Paisley 2009. All rights reserved. Designer's note:This pattern has been checked, test knitted and edited to ensure that it is correct and clear. If you believe there to be an error in this pattern, then please either email me or visit the Ravelry group 'Wormhead's Hats' for technical support. I will be more than happy to recheck the pattern and amend any errors where necessary. Email: mail@woollywormhead.com This pattern is not to be used commercially or to be resold. Copyright © R. Paisley 2009 |
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Photography: Charlie Moon |