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Here, the seam is in the front, but wearing the seams on the side of the hat would also work.
Sizes
Adult size Small/Medium (Large)
Knitted Measurement
• Approximately 20" (51cm) ?(21" [53.5cm]) diameter
Gauge
• 20 stitches and 20 rows = 4" (10cm) in Fair Isle pattern on size U.S. 8 (5mm) needles
• 18 stitches and 18 rows = 4" (10cm) in Fair Isle pattern on size U.S. 9 (5mm) needles
TAKE TIME TO CHECK GAUGE.
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Knitting Block by Block by Nicky Epstein
Published by GMC Distribution
Create gorgeous sweaters, bags, afghans, and toys just by knitting the simplest of shapes—a square! No one forgets the sweet victory of completing their first knitted block, but most of us quickly move on to more complex constructions, only making swatches for guage. In this comprehensive volume, celebrated designer and innovator Nicky Epstein reimagines the humble block with 150 new patterns and masterfully demonstrates how to mix, match, and easily combine them into stunning one-of-a-kind garments and accessories. Inside you will find: 150 original block patterns, from simple textures to embossed pictorials, intricate lace to cables, colorwork, double knit, and more, all with Nicky’s signature wit, verve, and style. More than ten exclusive p...
© 2013 Nicky Epstein / GMC Distribution · Reproduced with permission.Instructions
You Will Need
- Cascade Pastaza Yarn (50% llama/ 50% wool), each approximately 132 yards (121m) and 3.5oz (100g); 1 skein #309 Red (A), 1 skein #064 Gray (B), 1 skein #006 Light Gray (C)
- Size U.S. 8 (5mm) straight Knitting Needles for Small/Medium; size U.S. 9 (5.5mm) for Large size
- Size U.S. 7 (4.5mm) Double Pointed Knitting Needles for Small/Medium; size U.S. 8 (5mm) for Large size
- Size G/6 (4.25mm) Crochet Hook
- Polyfill Stuffing
- Project Cost
- Cheap
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1
Blocks (make 2)
With size U.S. 8 (9)/5 (5.5mm) straight needles, make two Snowflake blocks (see page 81). -
2
Finishing
With B and a crochet hook, work a row of slip st around the side and top edges leaving bottom edge open. -
3
Cord Ties
With B and double-pointed needles, cast on 4 stitches. Work in I-cord (see page 238) for 4" (10cm).
Change to A and work in I-cord for 18" (45.5cm) more. Bind off.
Make 3 knots at the A end of each cord. Sew the B end of each cord to the center of each block.
Note The centers of the blocks form the sides of the hat.Tack the top corners of the hat together.
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4
Top Ball
With A, cast on 8 stitches leaving a long tail for seaming.
Row 1 (RS) Kf&b of every st (16 stitches).
Row 2 and all WS rows Purl.
Rows 3, 5, 7 and 9 Knit.
Row 11 *K2tog; repeat from * to end ?(8 stitches).
Pass all the stitches, one at a time, over the first st. Fasten off. Thread the cast-on tail through the cast-on stitches, gather and secure. Stuff with polyfil, sew the side seam and attach the ball to the top of the hat.
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