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| Spring Shadows Hat |
Well, what can I say about this hat? First and foremost, I guess, Malabrigo still makes a damn fine yarn. And with that out of the way, I should also mention that this hat has more openwork than it might initially appear - basically, all of the stuff between the braids is mesh. So it's a great change-of-seasons number, if I do say so myself.
Yarn: Malabrigo Mecha (100% Merino Superwash Wool ; 130 yards [120 meters]/100 grams); #875 Arapey - one skein
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| A braid, and some nice mesh. In short, a lovely spring hat! |
Notions: Tapestry needle, stitch marker
Gauge: 12 stitches = 4 inches on size 10.5 needles
So let's make a hat! First, then, using your size 9 needle, cast on 65 stitches loosely, place marker, and join in round. Then we'll knit some edging rows, as follows:
Edging Row: * (p1, k1) four times, p1, k2, p1, k1; rep from *
Knit this edging row until piece measures just over 1". Then we'll knit the following transition row:
Transition Row: * p1, k1, p1, kfb, (p1, k1) twice, p1, k2, p1, k1 * (70 stitches)
Once you've knit this row, switch to your size US 10.5 circular needle. Then, we'll begin the main pattern, as follows:
Row 1: * p1, (yo, k2tog) three times, p1, k6 *
Row 2: * p1, (p2tog, yo) three times, p1, k6 *
Row 3: * p1, (yo, k2tog) three times, p1, slip next 2 stitches to cn and hold in back, k2, k2 from cn, k2 *
Row 4: * p1, (p2tog, yo) three times, p1, k6 *
Row 5: * p1, (yo, k2tog) three times, p1, k6 *
Row 6: * p1, (p2tog, yo) three times, p1, k2, slip 2 stitches to cn and hold in front, k2, k2 from cn *
Knit rows 1 - 6 five times (or more, if you want a slouchier hat), and then we'll begin the decreases. So let's continue like so:
Decrease Row 1: * p2tog, p1, yo, k2tog, p1, p2tog, k6 * (60 stitches)
Decrease Row 2: * p2, p2tog, yo, p2, k6 *
You may want to switch to your dpns about now...
Decrease Row 3: * p2tog, yo, k2tog, p2tog, slip next 2 stitches to cn and hold in back, k2, k2 from cn, k2 * (50 stitches)
Decrease Row 4: * p1, p2tog, yo, p1, k6 *
Decrease Row 5: * (p2tog) twice, k6 * (40 stitches)
Decrease Row 6: * p2, k2, slip 2 stitches to cn and hold in front, k2, k2 from cn *
Decrease Row 7: * p2tog, k6 * (35 stitches)
Decrease Row 8: * p1, ssk, (k2tog) twice * (20 stitches)
Decrease Row 9: * p1, slip 1 stitch cn and hold in back, k1, k1 from cn, k1 *
Decrease Row 10: * p1, slip 2 stitches together knitwise-k1-p2sso * (10 stitches)
Knit decrease rows 1 - 10. Clip yarn tail and, using your tapestry needle, thread it through final 10 stitches. Pull tight, thread to inside of hat, and knot. Tuck in ends.
Pls can you share this using straight needles and using size 6 needles (22 stitches =4inches)
ReplyDeleteFor this variation, cast on 119 stitches and add repeats as necessary for length. Depending on how you feel, you may also want to do a final decrease row of k2tog.
DeleteCan you pls share this on straight needles.
ReplyDeleteHere you go. I had to change a few of the stitches, and I may have accidentally reversed the cable from the wrong side, but you'll notice if I did so you can fix it.
DeleteSo let's make a hat! First, then, using your size 9 needle, cast on 67 stitches loosely. Then we'll knit some edging rows, as follows:
Edging Row 1 (wrong side): p1, * p1, k1, p2, k1, (p1, k1) four times *, end p1
Edging Row 2: k1, * (p1, k1) four times, p1, k2, p1, k1; rep from *, end k1
Knit this edging row until piece measures just over 1" and you’ve just finished a right side row. Then we'll knit the following transition row:
Transition Row (wrong side): p1, * p1, k1, p2, k1, (p1, k1) twice, purl front and back of stitch, k1, p1, k1 *, end p1 (72 stitches)
Once you've knit this row, switch to your size US 10.5 circular needle. Then, we'll begin the main pattern, as follows:
Row 1 (right side): k1, * p1, (yo, k2tog) three times, p1, k6 *, end k1
Row 2: p1, * p6, k1, (yo, k2tog) three times, k1 *, end p1
Row 3: k1, * p1, (yo, k2tog) three times, p1, slip next 2 stitches to cn and hold in back, k2, k2 from cn, k2 *, end k1
Row 4: p1, * p6, k1, (yo, k2tog) three times, k1 *, end p1
Row 5: k1, * p1, (yo, k2tog) three times, p1, k6 *, end k1
Row 6: p1, * slip 2 stitches to cn and hold in back, p2, p2 from cn, p2, k1, (yo, k2tog) three times, k1 *, end p1
Knit rows 1 - 6 five times (or more, if you want a slouchier hat), and then we'll begin the decreases. So let's continue like so:
Decrease Row 1 (right side): k1, * p2tog, p1, yo, k2tog, p1, p2tog, k6 *, end k1 (62 stitches)
Decrease Row 2: p1, * p6, k2, yo, k2tog, k2 *, end p1
Decrease Row 3: k1, * p2tog, yo, k2tog, p2tog, slip next 2 stitches to cn and hold in back, k2, k2 from cn, k2 *, end k1 (52 stitches)
Decrease Row 4: p1, * p6, k1, yo, k2tog, k1 *, end p1
Decrease Row 5: k1, * (p2tog) twice, k6 *, end k1 (42 stitches)
Decrease Row 6: p1, * slip 2 stitches to cn and hold in back, p2, p2 from cn, p2, k2 *, end p1
Decrease Row 7: k1, * p2tog, k6 *, end k1 (37 stitches)
Decrease Row 8: p1, * (p2tog) twice, ssp, k1 *, end p1 (22 stitches)
Decrease Row 9: k1, * p1, slip 1 stitch cn and hold in back, k1, k1 from cn, k1 *, end k1
Decrease Row 10: p1, * p3tog, k1 *, end p1 (12 stitches)
Knit decrease rows 1 - 10. Clip yarn tail and, using your tapestry needle, thread it through final 12 stitches. Pull tight, thread to inside of hat, and knot. Seam from bottom and tuck in ends.