Patterns : #4 – Medium, Charts, Hat

Meadowsweet Hat

arwilliams — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 18:36:05 GMT

MEADOWSWEET HAT

Kim Haesemeyer

A sweet eyelet pattern works up for a light summer hat.

Finished Size 17½ (20¾)" brim circumference (unstretched), 9¼" tall and 25 (30)" circumference at widest point.

Yarn Brown Sheep Company Serendipity Tweed (60% cotton, 40% wool; 210 yd [191 m]/3½ oz [100 g]): yellow buttercup, 1 skein.

Needles Size 3 (3.25 mm): 16" circular (cir). Size 5 (3.75 mm): 16" cir and set of 4 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Marker (m); tapestry needle.

Gauge 16 sts and 29 rows = 4" in Lace patt on larger needles.

Little Mary Anning Set

AmyPalmer — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 22:09:43 GMT

Designer Mary Ann Cunningham-Kim
Finished Size Cardigan: 22 (24½, 26, 28½, 31, 33½)" chest circumference, buttoned, to fit 6 mo (12 mo, 18 mo, 2 yr, 4 yr, 5 yr). Cardigan shown measures 26". Bonnet: 10¾ (11½, 12½, 13¾)" from lower front edge over forehead to lower front edge (framing face), to fit 6 (12, 18, 24) mo. Bonnet shown measures 12½". Booties: 2½ (3, 4, 4½)" foot length, to fit 6 (12, 18, 24) mo. Booties shown measure 4".
Yarn Cascade Yarns 220 Superwash (100% superwash wool; 220 yd [200 m]/3½ oz [100 g]): #859 Lake Chelan heather (MC), 2 (2, 3, 3, 3, 4) skeins for cardigan, ½ skein for bonnet, ½ skein for booties; #862 walnut heather (CC), 3 yd for cardigan, 1 yd each for bonnet and booties.
Needles Size 6 (4 mm): 24" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); stitch holders for cardigan; tapestry needle; spare needle in size 6 (4 mm) or smaller for three-needle BO on booties; seven ½" buttons for cardigan; seven ½" backing buttons for cardigan; 1 yd of ¼" ribbon in a complementary color for cardigan (optional), 20" (or more) for bonnet, 1 yd for booties; sewing needle and thread in ribbon color; 1 self-adhesive Velcro dot for bonnet.
Gauge 16 sts and 26 rows = 4" in charted patt, after blocking.

Baby cardigan, hat, and booties set with lace pattern.

Inishmore Hat and Leg Warmers

AmyPalmer — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 22:08:24 GMT

Designer Ashley Rao
Finished Size Leg warmers: 9¼ (11, 13)" circumference and 16½" tall. Hat: 18½" circumference and 8" tall.
Yarn MountainTop Crestone (100% wool; 100 yd [91 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): #5103 smoke, 6 (7, 8) skeins (4 [5, 5] skeins for leg warmers only, 3 skeins for hat only), distributed by Classic Elite Yarns.
Needles Sizes 4 (3.5 mm) and 6 (4 mm): 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 rnds = 4" in Cable patt on larger needles.

Women’s cabled hat with matching leg warmers.

Three's a Charm Tam

arwilliams — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 16:03:14 GMT

THREE'S A CHARM TAM
Catherine Shields

Tweedy yarn and heavy texture add up to the perfect accessory for crisp weather. Cabled panels alternate with blocks of trinity stitch for a knit that keeps your interest.

Finished Size 20" circumference at brim, 30" circumference at widest point.

Yarn Tahki Yarns Tara Tweed (80% wool, 20% nylon; 1 122 yd [112 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): #013 rosewood, 2 balls. Yarn distributed by Tahki-Stacy Charles Inc.

Needles Brim-size 3 (3.25 mm): 16" circular (cir). Body-size 5 (3.75 mm): 24" cir and set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Markers (m); cable needle (cn); tapestry needle.

Gauge 17 sts and 30 rnds = 4" in Trinity St on larger needle; 30 sts of Cable chart = 5¼" wide.

Amstel Hat

arwilliams — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 16:42:48 GMT

AMSTEL HAT
Courtney Kelley

A classic textured hat with a tactile chevron texture. Hat is worked from the top down using an invisible cast on.

Finished Size 20" brim circumference, with ribbing stretched.

Yarn The Fibre Company Road to China (65% baby alpaca, 15% silk, 10% camel, 10% cashmere; 69 yd [63 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): blue tourmaline, 2 skeins. Yarn distributed by Kelbourne Woolens.

Needles Body-size 8 (5 mm): 16" circular (cir) and set of 5 double-pointed (dpn). Brim-size 6 (4 mm): 16" cir. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Marker (m); tapestry needle.

Gauge 16 sts and 28 rows = 4" in charted patt (Rows 11-24) on larger needles.

Kilkenny Tam

AmyPalmer — Tue, 01 May 2012 21:31:33 GMT

Designer Marianne Hobart
Size 17" brim circumference, 31" circumference above brim at widest point
Yarn Classic Elite Yarns Mountain Top Vista (50% wool, 50% superfine alpaca; 100 yd [91 m]/50 g): • #6044 fawn, 2 skeins
Gauge 18 sts and 24 rows = 4" in St st on larger needles; 23 sts of Cable and Lace chart = 4¼"
Tools
• Size 4 (3.5 mm): 16" circular (cir) needle
• Size 7 (4.5 mm): 16" cir and set of double-pointed needles (dpn)
• Markers (m)
• Cable needle (cn)
• Yarn needle

Women’s tam with cable and lace pattern.

Sideways Argyle Beret

AmyPalmer — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 17:25:24 GMT

Designer Amy Gunderson
Size 20" circumference at brim; brim stretches to 24"
Yarn Brown Sheep Company Lamb’s Pride Worsted (85% wool, 15% mohair; 190 yd [174 m]/113 g):
• #M02 brown heather (MC), 1 skein
• #M23 fuchsia (CC1), 1 skein
• #M163 indigo (CC2), 1 skein
• #M160 dynamite blue (CC3), 1 skein
• #M16 seafoam (CC4), 1 skein
Gauge 16 sts and 22 rows = 4" in St st on larger needles
Tools
• Size 8 (5 mm) needles
• Size 6 (4 mm): 16" or longer circular (cir) needle
• 2 spare cir needles, size 6 (4 mm) or smaller
• Smooth waste yarn
• Yarn needle
• One 1⅛" button

Hat with sideways argyle pattern.

Francisca Hat

arwilliams — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 17:06:42 GMT

Francisca Hat
Amanda Scheuzger

A sweet hat with lace panel worked in a fluffy angora yarn.

Sizes 20" brim circumference and 9½" tall
Yarn Classic Elite Lush (50% angora, 50% wool; 123 yd [112 m]/50 g):
• #4466 peach fuzz, 2 skeins
Gauge 22 sts and 30 rnds = 4" in St st on larger needle; charted patt = 5" wide
Tools
• Size 5 (3.75 mm): 16" circular (cir) needle
• Size 7 (4.5 mm): 16" cir needle and set of double-pointed needles (dpn)
• Markers (m)
• Cable needle (cn)
• Yarn needle

Peace Street Hat

arwilliams — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 20:55:39 GMT

Peace Street Hat
Grace Akhrem

Knit this fast, slouchy, hat starting with the brim; then pick up stitches for the crown. Bright buttons add a personal touch.

Finished Size 20" brim circumference and 11½" length.
Yarn Shibui Knits Merino Alpaca (50% baby alpaca, 50% merino; 132 yd [121 m]/100 g): #7501 ivory, 2 hanks.
Needles Brim—Size 6 (4 mm): straight. Body—Size 7 (4.5 mm): 16" circular (cir) and double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle sizes if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions One removable marker (m); five ½" vintage buttons; sewing needle and thread.
Gauge 19 sts and 27 rows = 4" in brim pattern on smaller needles; 17 sts and 25 rnds = 4" in St st on larger needle.