Here it is... the perfect use for that single ball of DK-weight yarn that you've been meaning to knit. A classic lace stitch adapted into a slouchy, lacy hat.
This seemed so simple in theory but it took me a while (and quite a few proto-hats) to get the math exactly right.
The ribbing is knit with smallish (US 5) needles and the rest of the hat is knit with larger (US 10) needles for that drapey open fabric look... definitely more SoCal than Snowpocalyspe. Sorry Wisconsin homies, I'll get you next time.
This seemed so simple in theory but it took me a while (and quite a few proto-hats) to get the math exactly right.
The ribbing is knit with smallish (US 5) needles and the rest of the hat is knit with larger (US 10) needles for that drapey open fabric look... definitely more SoCal than Snowpocalyspe. Sorry Wisconsin homies, I'll get you next time.
This is beautiful. I love the color, too. I think I look horrible in hats, but I'm determined to knit one that "works". I may just have to try this and see if I can rock it. If not, I'm sure just about anyone I know would love it as a gift. Thanks for the freebie!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for this beautiful pattern:)
ReplyDeleteThe hat looks lovely! Especially in the turquoise. (There's a good knitting needle conversion chart at http://www.laughinghens.com/knitting-needle-sizes.asp for those not in US who want to start knitting Right Now! )
ReplyDeleteThank you!
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Denise
Brazil
I'm having trouble with this pattern 'traveling to the right' at the start point (because of the 'sl2, k1,PSSO' at the 6th repeat). As Rows 1-8 get repeated, the starting point moves further and further to the right. Everything is becoming affected, the beginning stitch, the yo's, etc.... I had to stop making the hat because of this
ReplyDeleteIt's best to use a locking stitch marker to clip onto the centered decrease stitch "line" to avoid the traveling issue.
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