Nantes Hat

arwilliams — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 22:37:44 GMT

Nantes Hat
Amanda Scheuzger

Knit a charming gift for yourself or someone else. This beret drapes beautifully and features both cables and lace.

Finished Size About 18" brim circumference (will stretch to 23" head circumference), 28" circumference at widest point, and 9" tall, after blocking.
Yarn S. Charles Collezione Tivoli (52% silk, 48% kid mohair; 108 yd [100 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): #13 garnet, 2 skeins. Yarn distributed by Tahki Stacy Charles.
Needles Size 6 (4 mm): 16" circular (cir). Size 8 (5 mm): 16" cir and set of doublepointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Marker (m); cable needle (cn); tapestry needle.
Gauge 18 sts and 26 rows = 4" in St st on larger needle; 23 sts = 4" in brim patt (chart Rows 1–11) on smaller needle.

Bobble and Eyelet Cowl

arwilliams — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 21:31:54 GMT

Bobble and Eyelet Cowl
Denise Twum

Lace, cables, and bobbles, combine with a chunky yarn for a neckwarmer both warm and feminine. Can be worn as a scarf or cowl.

Finished Size About 11" wide and 70" long.
Yarn Blue Sky Alpacas Bulky (50% alpaca, 50% wool; 45 yd [41 m]/3½ oz [100 g]): #1215 claret, 5 skeins.
Needles Size 15 (10 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Stitch holder; cable needle (cn); tapestry needle.
Gauge 8 sts and 9 rows = 4" in Hourglass Eyelet patt.

Patterns : Gift knitting, Lace

Nantes Hat

Bobble and Eyelet Cowl