Fletcher Hat

AmyPalmer — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 20:21:21 GMT

An easy hat for both men and women, worked in linen stitch in two colors of a worsted merino/linen blend. This cute skull cup will work year-round. Easy crown shaping melds with the stitch pattern.

Designer Andrea Pomerantz
Finished Size 19 (21)" head circumference. Hat shown measures 21".
Yarn Louet MerLin Worsted (70% merino, 30% linen; 156 yd [142 m]/100 g): #11 cherry red (MC) and #35 mustard (CC), 1 skein each.
Needles Size 7 (4.5 mm): 16" circular (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle sizes if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Markers (m);
• stitch holders;
• tapestry needle.
Gauge 18 sts and 40 rows = 4" in linen st.

Errata

With MC, CO 85 (95) sts. Place a marker (pm) and join in the rnd. Work in linen st (see Stitch Guide) until piece measures 1 1/2" from CO. Join CC.

Rnd 1: With CC, work in patt.

Rnd 2: With MC, work in patt.

Repeat last 2 rnds 4 more times.

Sub Rosa Hat

AmyPalmer — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 14:29:17 GMT

An easy earflap hat with contrasting brim that doubles as a pocket. Worked in the round and shaped with decreases, this hat uses two yarns.

Designer Cirilia Rose
Size 21" head circumference
Yarn Berroco Peruvia Quick (100% wool; 103 yd [95 m]/100 g):
• #9119 Mostaza (MC), 1 skein
Berroco Pure Merino (100% merino; 92 yd [85 m]/50 g):
• #8657 Puronze (CC), 1 ball
Gauge 14 sts and 18 rows = 4" with MC in St st; 18 sts and 28 rows= 4" with CC in St st
Tools
• Size 11 (8 mm): 16" circular (cir) needle and set of double-pointed needles (dpn)
• Size 8 (5 mm): 16" cir or straight needles
• Size H/8 (5 mm) crochet hook
• Markers (m)
• Six 5⁄8" buttons
• Yarn needle

Patterns : Colorwork, Hats, Easy

Fletcher Hat

Sub Rosa Hat