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.

Holiday Lights Tam

arwilliams — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 21:59:34 GMT

Holiday Lights Tam
Catherine Shields

A charming women’s hat with an elegant beaded bow stitch pattern. This quick knit would brighten up any winter night.

Finished Size 20½ (27½)" circumference at widest point; to fit a child (adult). Hat shown measures 27½".
Yarn Lorna’s Laces Honor (70% baby alpaca, 30% silk; 275 yd [251 m]/3½ oz [100 g]): patina, 1 skein.
Needles Sizes 3 (3.25 mm) and 5 (3.75 mm): set of 5 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); tapestry needle; 216 (360) size 6º seed beads; crewel or darning needle (used to string beads).
Gauge 21 sts and 32 rnds = 4" in beaded bow st on larger needles.

Patterns : Interweave Knits Winter 2011, Interweave Knits, Hats

Nantes Hat

Holiday Lights Tam