by Woolly Wormhead Sample details Yarn Needles & Notions 21.5in/54.5cm circumference head inShown size 20in/51cm onwith model [223yd/204m 100% Wool] per100g; inShown Patons Wool Classic needle Tapestry 10 [11, Stitch markers 12] needed to obtaingauge sizeSet DPNs/Circular 4.5mm/UK7/US7 or weight, multi-plied yarn. Aran 223yd/204m/100g Meret Skills required Sizes Gauge & decreases, basic lace (eyelets) decreases,& basic & knitting sts, Knit purl round,increases in the 49.5] Finished size: fit sizes: To St.St. over needles 4in/10cm x24rowson18 sts 4.5mm to cm 18 [20, 22]18 [20, [51, in/46 cm 56] 16 [17.75, in/40.75 19.5] [45, ©2008 Woolly Wormhead, all rights reserved t e and was knitted with a combined rolled+ribbed r e Abbreviations brim, and has 2 full repeats of the stitch pattern in M the body. It is the 20in/51cm size. F 5 6 K: knit 0 g How to W W P: purl . h Using Cable cast-on method cast on 72 [80, 88] o sts. Join in the round, being careful not to twist n RS: right side t sts. Place stitch marker to indicate start of round. c u d WS: wrong side o r Brim P Rnd/rnd: round Work 1x1 rib for the brim until it measures 2 rpt: repeat inches/5cm (or desired length) with the ribbing st(s): stitch(es) relaxed. OR for a rolled edge stocking stitch brim knit every round for 2 inches/5cm (or desired length) ktbl: ò knit stitch through back of loop Some knitters have worked an inch of the rolled M1: pick up the horizontal loop between brim then an inch of ribbing so that they had a sts, place it onto the left needle then more snug fit with the decorative finish of the rolled knit into the back of it brim – the Hat shown here has a combination of 1 x 1 rib and stocking stitch. yo: j yarn over needle Then work increase round once as follows: k2tog: d knit next 2 sts together Inc rnd: *[K1, M1] twice, [K2, M1] 3 times, place ssk: s slip next 2 sts knitwise, then knit stitch marker; rpt from * to end [117, 130, 143 sts] these 2 sts together (there will be 13 sts between each stitch marker) d e sk2po: slip next stitch, then knit following It's a good idea to change to a circular needle for v a r two stitches together, then pass the main body, then change back to DPN's during e s slipped stitch over e the crown shaping when stitches are fewer. r s t h g Body i Pattern Support r l l a I'm afraid I'm unable to offer pattern support via Small size: work rnds 7-10 once, rnds 1-10 once, , then rnds 1 & 2 once [16 rows] d email for my free patterns. Should you have any a questions regarding this pattern please visit the Medium size: work rnds 4-10 once, rnds 1-10 e h Woolly Wormhead group on Ravelry: once, then rnds 1 & 2 once [19 rows] m r http://www.ravelry.com/groups/woolly-wormheads-hats Large size: repeat rnds 1-10 2 times, then rnds 1 o W & 2 once [22 rows] y l l Special Techniques o Rnd 1: *K1, yo, K4, sk2po, K4, yo, K1; rpt from * to o W Cable cast-on – a tutorial can be downloaded as a end PDF from here: 8 Rnd 2, 4, 6, 8 & 10: knit all sts 0 http://www.woollywormhead.com/knitting-crochet/ 0 Rnd 3: *K2, yo, K3, sk2po, K3, yo, K2; rpt from * to 2 © end Alteration Notes m Rnd 5: *K3, yo, K2, sk2po, K2, yo, K3; rpt from * to o c end . This pattern can be made more slouchy by knitting d a one or two extra lace repeats – one extra repeat will Rnd 7: *K4, yo, K1, sk2po, K1, yo, K4; rpt from * to e make a regular slouch beret, two extra repeats will end h m make it really slouchy! You can also mix and match Rnd 9: *K5, yo, sk2po, yo, K5; rpt from * to end r o the different sizing options, by starting the lace w y l chart in different places than those given. l Slouchiness o o w Over time, this pattern has been through many For extra slouch, work one extra repeat of rnds . incarnations & been worked with so many 1-10. For even more slouch, work two extra w w variations! The current sample in the photos – the repeats of rnds 1-10. The one shown is extra w orange Meret – was added recently (autumn 2011) slouchy. t e I I I I I I I I I I I I I 10 Break yarn and thread through remaining 5 [5, 6 ] r e I I I I I j a j I I I I I 9 sts and tighten to close. M I I I I I I I I I I I I I 8 F 5 I I I I j I a I j I I I | 7 6 Finishing 0 I I I I I I I I I I I I I 6 W Weave in all ends. This Hat will require blocking I I I j I I a I I j I I I 5 W to appreciate the fullness of the shape. It is best . I I I I I I I I I I I I I 4 o to block this Hat flat, as a circle with the crown at n I I j I I I a I I I j I I 3 t the centre. Encourage the eyelets to open out c I I I I I I I I I I I I I 2 u during the process but avoid stretching the brim j a j 1 d I I I I I I I I I I o of the Hat. r 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 P Note: It's very important to end the body section after a 2nd round – this leaves the pattern in the correct place for the crown shaping. If you choose to work additional repeats for slouchiness, work Also available from Woolly Wormhead them in the middle part of the instructions given for each size, prior to working rounds 1&2 at the end of the body section. A warm and protective knit, this aran weight aviator style Hat with Crown integrated earflaps Rnd 1: *ssk, yo, K3, sk2po, K3, yo, K2tog; rpt from offers comfort on cold n days and long nights. * to end [99, 110, 121 sts] i Rnd 2: *ktbl, K10; rpt from * to end n e (WW198KKarenin) Rnd 3: *ssk, yo, K2, sk2po, K2, yo, K2tog; rpt from r a * to end [81, 90, 99 sts] K Rnd 4: *ktbl, K8; rpt from * to end d e Rnd 5: *ssk, yo, K1, sk2po, K1, yo, K2tog; rpt from v A Hat with a classic r * to end [63, 70, 77 sts] p e brim, this cap offers s a e Rnd 6: *ktbl, K6; rpt from * to end style and interest both r C visually and in its s Rnd 7: *ssk, yo, sk2po, yo, K2tog; rpt from * to t n creation. h [45, 50, 55 sts] g end e i r Rnd 8: *ktbl, K4; rpt from * to end d l (WW197KCamdenCap) l a Rnd 9: *ssk, yo, K1, yo, K2tog; rpt from * to end m , a d Rnd 10: *ssk, K1, K2tog; rpt from * to end [27, 30, a C e 33 sts] h Rnd 11: *ktbl, K2; rpt from * to end m r o Rnd 12: *sk2po; rpt from * to end [9, 10, 11 sts] This pillbox style Hat W Rnd 13: K 1[0, 1], *K2tog; rpt from * to end [5, 5, 6 stands tall with its y l sts] tapering shape and l o firm fabric. o W h s (WW202KTaboosh) 8 0 a 12 o 0 o 2 | | ł 11 b © d | s 10 a m d j | j s 9 T o c | | | | ł 8 . d d j a j s 7 a Making use of twisted e | | | | | | ł 6 h stitches that slip m d j | a | j s 5 around the entire hat, r o | | | | | | | | ł 4 this beret is given great w r y drape thanks to the silk l d j | | a | | j s 3 a l l content of the yarn. o | | | | | | | | | | ł 2 o u w d j | | | a | | | j s 1 . n (WW196KAnnular) n w 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 w A w for innovation, Woolly Wormhead is is whose a patterns designer Wormhead innovation, for Woolly sharing withher specialisedknowledgeis her key to audiences Withinstinctive an flair unusual for constructionandapassion designer, Woolly is is a need driven create and develop toher by Woolly designer, are trusted and celebrated by by knitters andcelebrated allare world. over trusted the As a Woolly’s aWoolly's designer.as success qualitypatternhigh understanding of form.understanding 3D of Communicatingideasher and writing ensures perfect results, teaches new skills results, newperfect andensuresteacheswriting Visit Visit details.www.woollywormhead.com furtherfor encourages us all become architects.toHat encourages Woolly Wormhead is Architect.a Hat Wormhead Woolly Woolly Wormhead Thanks to my Patreon supporters for bringing you this freebie! 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