I used a Peaches & Creme ombre to make these and I just love how the yarn's color pooling worked out into a candy stripe effect. I did one in pink and the other in purple. The girls can, or perhaps my cousin should, decide who gets which color. For those who are interested but don't knit, I will be making more of these for sale in my Etsy shop but I am certainly able to take custom orders for color requests.
Note: I have test knit this pattern 3 times; however, I have not had a second set of eyes or hands review or test knit it yet. So if you find an error or if something is not clear in the instructions, please let me know so that I correct and/or improve the pattern.
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Lorica's Spring Toque
You will need:
- 29-in circular needles US #7 (or size to obtain gauge)
- 16-in circular needles US #7 (or size to obtain gauge)
- Set of 4 DPNs US #7 (or size to obtain gauge)
- Yarn needle
- Stitch marker
Yarn: Worsted weight yarn (~150 yards) Samples pictured here were made with Peaches & Creme #183 Lilac Ombre and #144 Strbry Cream by Pisgah Yarn & Dyeing Co., Inc. - 100% cotton)
Gauge: 4 1/2 stitches per inch in stockinette stitch on US#7 needles
Size: 0-6 months (6-12 months, 1-2 years, 2 years+)
Pattern:
Beginning and Ruffled Brim:
Cast on 256 (288, 320, 352) stitches using the 29-inch circular needles. Mark the beginning of the round with the stitch marker and join the ends of the round, being careful not to twist the stitches.
- Round 1 - K2tog to the end of the round. 128 (144, 160, 176) stitches remain.
- Round 2 - Switch to 16-inch circular needles. K2tog to the end of the round. 64 (72, 80, 88) stitches remain.
- Round 3 - Knit all stitches.
Close-up of the lace pattern |
Lace Pattern:
Begin the lace pattern knitting as follows:
- Round 4 - *YO, K2tog, repeat from * to the end of the round.
- Round 5 - Knit all stitches.
Decrease Sequence:
Begin decreasing as follows:
- Round 1 - *YO, K2tog, YO, K2tog, YO, K2tog, K2tog, repeat from * to the end of the round. 56 (63, 70, 77) stitches remain.
- Round 2 - *K5, K2tog, repeat from * to the end of the round. 48 (54, 60, 66) stitches remain.
- Round 3 - *YO, K2tog, repeat from * to the end of the round.
- Round 4 - Knit all stitches.
- Round 5 - Switch to DPNs. *YO, K2tog, YO, K2tog, K2tog, repeat from * to the end of the round. 40 (45, 50, 55) stitches remain.
- Round 6 - *K3, K2tog, repeat from * to the end of the round. 32 (36, 40, 44) stitches remain.
- Round 7 - *YO, K2tog, repeat from * to the end of the round.
- Round 8 - Knit all stitches.
- Round 9 - *YO, K2tog, K2tog, repeat from * to the end of the round. 24 (27, 30, 33) stitches remain.
- Round 10 - *K1, K2tog, repeat from * to the end of the round. 16 (18, 20, 22) stitches remain.
- Round 11 - K2tog, repeat to the end of the round. 8 (9, 10, 11) stitches remain.
Close-up if finished decrease sequence |
Finishing:
Cut yarn leaving a 5 inch tail. Thread tail onto yarn needle and pull it through the remaining stitches. Pull tight to close ring completely. Thread the tail to the inside of the hat and weave the end. Weave the end at the cast on edge.
this is such a beautiful hat, I am looking forward to making it for my daughter and niece. thanks!
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