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.

Starting Nov. 1, 2014 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.

Jane Blanchot’s couture millinery atelier, the Parisian Millinery Co., was active throughout the 1920s until 1949. Blanchot applied her passion for sculpture to her hat designs with the use of innovative constructions and sculptural forms. A textured color work band sets off the delicate lace cap and aureole crown in this creation, resulting in a slouchy cloche design that is as lovely as it is practical.

SIZES
S (M, L) Fits head circumference 19-20 (21-22, 22-23)“ 48.5-51 (53.5-56, 56-58.5) cm. Shown in size Medium.

MATERIALS
Shalimar Yarns Breathless DK 270 yds (247 m)/3.5 oz (100g), 75% superwash merino wool,15% cashmere, 10% silk
Main Color (MC): Buttermilk, 1 skein.
Contrast Color (CC): What About Love, 1 skein.
One pair US size 4 (3.5 mm) straight needles, one 16” (40 cm) circular needle, and set of 4 or 5 double-pointed needles, or size needed to obtain correct gauge
Tapestry needle
Stitch markers

GAUGE
23 sts and 39 rnds = 4” (10 cm) in Diamond Lace.

PATTERN NOTES
Jane’s cloche is worked in the round from the top down.
Directions for the Aureole lace crown tip, the Diamond Lace crown, and the Ladder Stitch rise are provided in chart format only.