Patterns : Interweave Knits, Hat, #4 - Medium

Wedge Hat

AmyPalmer — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 21:12:12 GMT

This simple hat is knit flat, relying on short-row shaping to do all the work. When the knitting is finished, the edges are grafted together to form a circular shape without knitting in the round.

Designer Betty Monroe
Finished Size 20" circumference and 8½" tall; to fit a 21–22" head.
Yarn Wisdom Yarns Ballad (100% superwash merino; 98 yd [90 m]/50 g): #31706 blue/brown variegated, 1 ball. Yarn distributed by Universal Yarn.
Needles Size 8 (5 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); waste yarn for provisional CO; tapestry needle.
Gauge 16 sts and 30 rows = 4" in garter st.

Paprika Hat and Mittens

AmyPalmer — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 21:08:17 GMT

A stylish linen stitch cloche hat and a set of matching mittens are the perfect accessories to give as a gift, or make for yourself. The slipped-stitch colorwork creates the perfect opportunity to use your favorite colors in an easy colorwork pattern.

Designer Michelle Heaney
Finished Size Cloche 22 (24½)" head circumference. Sample shown measures 22". Mittens: 8" circumference and 9½ (10½)" from cuff to tip. Sample shown in shorter length.
Yarn Classic Elite Montera Heathers (50% llama, 50% wool; 127 yd [116 m]/100 g): #3808 peat (MC) and #3847 copper (CC).
Hat requires 1 skein of each color; mittens require 1 skein of each color (you’ll need 2 skeins of each color to make both hat and mittens).
Needles Size 9 (5.5 mm): 16" circular (cir) and set of 4 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Marker (m); tapestry needle, waste yarn.
Gauge 18 sts and 20 rows = 4" in St st; 18 sts and 44 rows = 4" in linen st.

Wild Olive Beret

AmyPalmer — Fri, 12 Nov 2010 21:32:40 GMT

This beret features a simple lace repeat. Knit the hat in the round and block out for the perfect fit.

Designer Talitha Kuomi
Finished Size 17" circumference, unblocked. Brim may be blocked up to 24".
Yarn Cascade Pima Silk (85% pima cotton, 15% silk; 109 yd [100 m]/50 g): #7101 beige, 2 skeins.
Needles Size 4 (3.5 mm): 16" circular (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Size 7 (4.5 mm): 16" cir and dpn. Size 10 (6 mm): 16" cir. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions 10 markers (m); tapestry needle; balloon for blocking.
Gauge 23 sts and 32 rows = 4" in St st on smallest needles; 20 sts and 24 rows = 4" slightly stretched in lace patt on smallest needles.

Parallax Hat

AmyPalmer — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 21:36:42 GMT

An easy colorwork hat worked in an all-over crosshatch pattern. Choose two colors that stand out from each other to make this pattern really pop! The knitted lining inside the cap makes it super comfy and hides some of the stranded colorwork.

Designer Elinor Brown
Finished Size 20¼ (22¾)" circumference. Hat shown measures 20¼".
Yarn Tahki Tara Tweed (80% wool, 20% nylon; 122 yd [112 m]/50 g): #11 purple (MC) and #2 gray (CC), 1 skein each.
Needles Size 7 (4.5 mm): 16" circular (cir) and set of 5 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge
Notions Markers (m); tapestry needle.
Gauge 19 sts and 24 rnds = 4" in patt st; 16 sts and 24 rnds = 4" in St st.

Brattleboro Hat

AmyPalmer — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 21:06:01 GMT

Book excerpt from New England Knits by Melissa LaBarre and Cecily Glowik MacDonald. An intermediate women's hat with a wide ribbed band, accentuated by buttons.

Designer Melissa LaBarre
Finished Size 20" (51 cm) circumference at band.
Yarn Worsted (Medium #4). Shown here: Malabrigo Merino Worsted (100% wool; 215 yd [197 m]/100 g): #117 verde adriana, 1 skein.
Needles U.S. size 8 (5 mm): 16" (40 cm) circular (cir) and set of 4 or 5 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); two 1" (2.5 cm) buttons; tapestry needle.
Gauge 18 sts and 25 rnds = 4" (10 cm) in moss st. 22 sts and 25 rows = 4" (10 cm) in k2, p2 rib, relaxed.

Larkspur Hat

AmyPalmer — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:14:56 GMT

Intermediate womens' hat with cables and i-cord embellishment

Designer Kara Gott
Finished Size 20" circumference and 8" high from brim to top, after blocking.
Yarn Nashua Handknits Julia (50% wool, 25% kid mohair, 25% alpaca; 93 yd [84 m]/50 g; Worsted #4 Medium): #4936 blue thyme, 2 skeins. Yarn distributed by Westminster Fibers.
Needles Size 5 (3.75 mm): 16" circular (cir) and set of 4 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Stitch holder;
• cable needle (cn);
• tapestry needle.
Gauge 5½ sts and 7 rows = 1" in St st (see Notes on hat gauge).

Lock Nest Hat

AmyPalmer — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:12:06 GMT

Easy felted womens' hat with an opening at the top for a ponytail.

Designer Teri Barr
Finished Size 26" head circumference and 19" high, before felting; 22" head circumference and 10" high, after felting.
Yarn Cascade 220 (100% wool; 220 yd [201 m]/100 g; Worsted #4 Medium): #8888 purple, 1 skein.
Needles Size 11 (8 mm): 20" circular (cir) and double-pointed (dpn) needles. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Cable needle (cn);
• markers;
• tapestry needle.
Gauge 12 sts and 16 rows = 4" in St st worked in the rnd before felting; 14 sts and 32 rows = 4" in St st worked in the rnd after felting.

Koolhaas Hat

AmyPalmer — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:05:26 GMT

Designed for a man or a woman, this easy hat uses a simple cable technique to make an all-over diamond pattern.

DesignerJared Flood
Finished Size 16" head circumference and 7 (8)" tall. To fit a woman (man). Hat shown in woman’s size.
Yarn Shokay Yarn Shambala (100% yak; 164 yd [150 m]/100 g; Worsted #4 Medium): cranberry, 1 skein.
Needles Sizes 6 (4 mm) and 8 (5 mm): 16" circular (cir). Size 8 (5 mm): set of 4 or 5 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Marker (m);
• cable needle (cn);
• tapestry needle.
Gauge 26 sts and 30 rows = 4" in lattice patt from chart on larger needle.