A sideways knit slouchy beanie that is ideal for knitters wishing to try out different grafting techniques. This Hat best suits a variegated yarn.

Pattern includes a range of sizes and illustrated tutorials covering all required techniques.

Yarn
113 (140, 170) yd/104 (128, 156) m
27yd/25m for a 6x6in/15x15cm swatch in St.St.
Heavy Aran/Chunky weight, single ply yarn.

Needles & Notions
Pair 5mm/UK6/US8 straight needles or size needed to obtain gauge
5mm crochet hook
Approx. 2yd/2m waste yarn
Tapestry needle
Stitch marker

Gauge
16 sts x 24 rows to 4in/10cm on 5mm needles over St.St.

Sizes
To fit size: 18 (20, 22) in/45.75 (50.75, 56) cm
Finished size: 15 (17.25, 19.25) in/38 (43.75, 49) cm

Sample details
Shown in Noro Silk Garden (110yd/101m per 50g; 45% Silk, 45% Kid Mohair, 10% Lambswool)
Shown in size 22in/56cm on model with 21.75in/55.25cm circumference head

Skills required
Knit & purl sts, short rows (w&t), provisional cast-on, kitchener stitch

Pattern contents
Written and charted instructions; illustrated tutorials for Provisional Cast-on, St.St. Kitchener, Garter St. Kitchener & Short Rows

Note
Fit is determined by row gauge – if your gauge differs, simply work more or fewer panels to achieve the desired size.

Support
Do you need help with this pattern? We have a specific discussion thread in the Wormhead’s Hats group where you can ask any questions.

Accessibility Statement
The main PDF for this pattern is colour blind accessible. It uses black text on a white background. Charts are in greyscale and do not rely on colour.

Published December 2007
PDF file size 3.7MB
Product code: WW266GSAbalone
Technical editors: Mary Louise Quick & Heather Murray