EDIT: apparently the old link to the pattern does not work anymore so i have pasted the pattern directly onto the page. let me know if anything didn't transfer properly or if you have any questions. email me at lux.arnott@gmail.com or contact me through ravelry.
thanks to my lover for providing feedback on the fish grid.
see below for pattern:
a simple colour-work pattern on superbulky yarn sure to
satisfy the fisherman in your life. made with an acrylic/wool/rayon mixed yarn,
this hat is machine washable and can be put in the dryer on low – a bonus when
gifting to a no-nonsense kinda person (like my brother-in-law, the inspiration for
the design and the recipient of one of these warm hats).
skills required/abbreviations
cast-on (i used long-tail)
k – knit
p – purl
m1 – make one increase
k2tog – knit two together
st st – stockinette stitch
pm – place marker
sm – slip marker
gauge
9.5 sts/4 inches in st st.
supplies
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size 9 or 10 mm
16 inch circular and/or double pointed needles…whichever size gets
gauge.
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7 stitch markers.
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3 skeins of Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick
(or equivalent). this pattern used less than one skein EACH of Grey Marble (MC,
or main colour); Charcol (CC1, or contrast colour 1); and Fisherman (CC2, or
contrast colour 2).
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darning needle for weaving in ends.
directions
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cast on 48 sts in MC. join round, being careful
not to twist stitches. pm to indicate beginning of next round.
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k 6 rows in 1X1 rib (k 1, p1).
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k 2 rows in st st.
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switch to CC1, *k6, m1* repeat to end of row (56
st).
next step:
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follow chart (9 rows make up the chart). repeat
chart for a total of 4 times. when doing repeats of an unfamiliar chart, I find
it helpful to place markers in between each repeat to ensure everything lines
up properly. also be sure to knit loosely when doing colour-work knitting.
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next…
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switch to CC 1 and k one row
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switch to MC and do 4 rows st st. on the 4th
row *k8, pm* repeat to end of row.
decrease rounds
1)
*k6, k2tog, sm.* repeat to end of round. (49
sts).
2)
k.
3)
*k5, k2tog, sm.* repeat to end of round (42 sts).
4)
k.
5)
*k4, k2tog, sm.* repeat to end of round (35 sts).
6)
*k3, k2tog, sm.* repeat to end of round (28
sts).
7)
*k2, k2tog, sm.* repeat to end of round (21
sts).
8)
*k1, k2tog. remove markers as you go.* repeat to
end of round (14 sts).
break yarn, leaving at least an 8 inch tail. pull through
remaining stitches on needle and then secure by weaving on the wrong side of
the hat. weave in any remaining ends throughout the work.
DONE!
this is my first pattern (and my first attempt at drawing
out a chart) and i wouldn’t be surprised if it is utterly senseless. email me
at lux.arnott@gmail.com if you have
any questions. this pattern is for personal
use only, please ask my permission if you wish to knit this hat for profit.
That's great! Love the fish... :o)
ReplyDeletethanks!
ReplyDeletei just realized that last week i spent almost an hour going through ravelry's pattern database looking for a pattern just like this for the rest of my scrap chunky yarn! hahaha. i'm going to cast it on soon. XO
ReplyDeletegreat! let me know where clarity is lacking and i'll fix it. it's hard to assess your own pattern!
ReplyDeleteI sent you a message on Ravelry, but I thought I'd ask you here, too, in case you see this before you go on Ravelry again. I did a couple variations on your lovely pattern using Wool-Ease Worsted instead of Thick and Quick. To save others who might like to do the same from having to do the math, would you mind if I did a blog post with my variations? I will certainly give you credit for the original post and link to this blog entry. (I'm StoneHen on Ravelry.)
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