Meret by Woolly Wormhead
Yarn Gauge
223yd/204m/100g 18 sts x 24 rows to 4in/10cm on 4.5mm
Aran weight, multi-plied yarn. needles over St.St.
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Needles & Notions Sizes
Set 4.5mm/UK7/US7 DPNs/Circular or size To fit sizes: 18 [20, 22] in/46 [51, 56] cm
needed to obtain gauge Finished size: 16 [17.75, 19.5] in/40.75 [45,
10 [11, 12] Stitch markers 49.5] cm
Tapestry needle
Skills required
Sample details Knit & purl sts, knitting in the round, increases
Shown in Patons Classic Wool & decreases, basic lace (eyelets)
[223yd/204m per 100g; 100% Wool]
Shown in size 20in/51cm on model with
21.5in/54.5cm circumference head
Product no. WW065FMeret
and was knitted with a combined rolled+ribbed
Abbreviations brim, and has 2 full repeats of the stitch pattern in
the body. It is the 20in/51cm size.
K: g knit
How to
P: h purl Using Cable cast-on method cast on 72 [80, 88]
sts. Join in the round, being careful not to twist
RS: right side
sts. Place stitch marker to indicate start of round.
WS: wrong side
Brim
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)
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sk2po: a slip next stitch, then knit following It's a good idea to change to a circular needle for
two stitches together, then pass the main body, then change back to DPN's during
slipped stitch over the crown shaping when stitches are fewer.
Pattern Support Body
I'm afraid I'm unable to offer pattern support via Small size: work rnds 7-10 once, rnds 1-10 once,
email for my free patterns. Should you have any then rnds 1 & 2 once [16 rows]
questions regarding this pattern please visit the Medium size: work rnds 4-10 once, rnds 1-10
Woolly Wormhead group on Ravelry: once, then rnds 1 & 2 once [19 rows]
http://www.ravelry.com/groups/woolly-wormheads-hats Large size: repeat rnds 1-10 2 times, then rnds 1
& 2 once [22 rows]
Special Techniques
Rnd 1: *K1, yo, K4, sk2po, K4, yo, K1; rpt from * to
Cable cast-on – a tutorial can be downloaded as a end
PDF from here: Rnd 2, 4, 6, 8 & 10: knit all sts
http://www.woollywormhead.com/knitting-crochet/
Rnd 3: *K2, yo, K3, sk2po, K3, yo, K2; rpt from * to
Alteration Notes end
Rnd 5: *K3, yo, K2, sk2po, K2, yo, K3; rpt from * to
This pattern can be made more slouchy by knitting end
one or two extra lace repeats – one extra repeat will Rnd 7: *K4, yo, K1, sk2po, K1, yo, K4; rpt from * to
make a regular slouch beret, two extra repeats will end
make it really slouchy! You can also mix and match Rnd 9: *K5, yo, sk2po, yo, K5; rpt from * to end
the different sizing options, by starting the lace
chart in different places than those given. Slouchiness
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
variations! The current sample in the photos – the repeats of rnds 1-10. The one shown is extra
orange Meret – was added recently (autumn 2011) slouchy.
Product no. WW065FMeret
I I I I I I I I I I I I I 10 Break yarn and thread through remaining 5 [5, 6 ]
I I I I I j a j I I I I I 9 sts and tighten to close.
I I I I I I I I I I I I I 8
I I I I j I a I j I I I | 7 Finishing
I I I I I I I I I I I I I 6
Weave in all ends. This Hat will require blocking
I I I j I I a I I j I I I 5
to appreciate the fullness of the shape. It is best
I I I I I I I I I I I I I 4
to block this Hat flat, as a circle with the crown at
I I j I I I a I I I j I I 3
the centre. Encourage the eyelets to open out
I I I I I I I I I I I I I 2
during the process but avoid stretching the brim
I j I I I I a I I I I j I 1
of the Hat.
13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
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 Karenin offers comfort on cold
* to end [99, 110, 121 sts] days and long nights.
Rnd 2: *ktbl, K10; rpt from * to end
(WW198KKarenin)
Rnd 3: *ssk, yo, K2, sk2po, K2, yo, K2tog; rpt from
* to end [81, 90, 99 sts]
Rnd 4: *ktbl, K8; rpt from * to end
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Rnd 5: *ssk, yo, K1, sk2po, K1, yo, K2tog; rpt from A Hat with a classic
Camden Cap
* to end [63, 70, 77 sts] brim, this cap offers
Rnd 6: *ktbl, K6; rpt from * to end style and interest both
Rnd 7: *ssk, yo, sk2po, yo, K2tog; rpt from * to visually and in its
creation.
end [45, 50, 55 sts]
Rnd 8: *ktbl, K4; rpt from * to end (WW197KCamdenCap)
Rnd 9: *ssk, yo, K1, yo, K2tog; rpt from * to end
Rnd 10: *ssk, K1, K2tog; rpt from * to end [27, 30,
33 sts]
Rnd 11: *ktbl, K2; rpt from * to end
Rnd 12: *sk2po; rpt from * to end [9, 10, 11 sts] This pillbox style Hat
Rnd 13: K 1[0, 1], *K2tog; rpt from * to end [5, 5, 6 stands tall with its
sts] tapering shape and
firm fabric.
Taboosh
(WW202KTaboosh)
a 12
| | ł 11
d | s 10
d j | j s 9
| | | | ł 8
d j a j s 7
Making use of twisted
| | | | | | ł 6 stitches that slip
d j | a | j s 5 around the entire hat,
| | | | | | | | ł 4 this beret is given great
Annular
d j | | a | | j s 3 drape thanks to the silk
| | | | | | | | | | ł 2 content of the yarn.
d j | | | a | | | j s 1
(WW196KAnnular)
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