A HEAD FOR FASHION is a 6-pattern collection for sale as both a mini e-book and as individual patterns. Each project is inspired by a famous female fashion designer who was active during the Roaring Twenties.

You can purchase the HEAD FOR FASHION e-book mini-collection OR the individual patterns on both Ravelry and on my website: http://www.julieturjoman.com.

Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel was a groundbreaking fashion designer whose reputation as an arbiter of chic was cemented during the 1920s and ‘30s. She created the classic fragrance Chanel No. 5 as well as the original “little black dress.” Naturally, she designed and wore the iconic hat of the Jazz Age – the cloche. This example, with its narrow, down-turned brim worn low over the forehead, a textured and embellished band, and a sophisticated color combination of charcoal, orchid, and lilac, is inspired by the legend herself.

SIZES
S (M, L): Fits head circumference 19-20 (21-22, 22-23)” 48.5-51 (53.5-56, 56-58.5) cm. Sample is size Medium.

MATERIALS
Color 1 (C1): The Plucky Knitter Cozy 260 yds (238 m)/3.5oz (100g), 90% merino wool, 10% baby camel: Medieval, 1 skein
Color 2 (C2): Lorna’s Laces Shepherd Worsted 225 yds (206 m)/4oz (113g), 100% superwash merino wool: Lilac #12ns, 1 skein
Color 3 (C3): The Fibre Company Road To China Light 159 yds (145 m)/1.75oz (50g), 65% baby alpaca, 15% silk, 10% cashmere, 10% camel: Plum Jasper #897, 1 skein
One US Size 3 (3.25 mm) 16” (40 cm) circular needle, or size needed to obtain correct gauge
One pair US Size 4 (3.5 mm) straight or double-pointed needles
One US Size 6 (4 mm) 16” (40 cm) circular and set of 4 or 5 double-pointed needles, or size needed to obtain gauge
Tapestry needle
10 Stitch markers, one in a unique color
Seaming Pins
Brooch back or thread to match rose

GAUGE
Brim: 26½ sts = 4” (10 cm) on US size 4 (3.5 mm) needles in St st.
Crown: 22 sts and 30 rows = 4” (10 cm) on US size 6 (4 mm) needles in St st.