Antimony by Elizabeth Doherty

Antimony

Knitting
March 2015
DK (11 wpi) ?
24 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches
in Slip-stitch rib (gauge for band)
US 7 - 4.5 mm
US 5 - 3.75 mm
US 3 - 3.25 mm
175 - 210 yards (160 - 192 m)
small, medium, large
English
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Antimony is the third pattern from Metalwork, a collection of five accessory patterns. Find out more here.


Crisp slip-stitch ribbing and a woven stitch band set off the simple-to-work lattice pattern on this slouchy cap. Elegant crown decreases form a lovely chrysanthemum pattern at the top. Keep it simple, or add dangly pompoms—either way this hat is a head-turner.


FINISHED BAND MEASUREMENT
16¾ (18¾, 20)“ / 42.5 (47.5, 51) cm in circumference.
For the best fit, choose a size that is 1–2” / 2.5–5 cm smaller than head circumference.

YARN
1 skein Emma by The Woolen Rabbit; (85% Polwarth / 15% silk, 330 yd 302 m per 115 g skein),

or
175 (190, 210) yds / 160 (175, 190) m light DK yarn.

Optional pompoms will require approximately 20 yds 18 m each.

Slouchier hat is in colorway Silver Fox, less-slouchy version in Myrtle.

GAUGE
24 sts x 40 rows = 4” in slip-stitch rib after washing and blocking. Suggested needle size: US 5 3.75 mm.