Rich texture suggests ancient stone walls in this classic sideways-knit Hat, with a stitch pattern that lends itself well to a range of yarns, from dramatic hand-dyes to smooth solids. Just as a standard masonry pattern will yield different, but always beautiful results depending on the stone used, Muratura can be made new over and over again.

Published in 3 sizes, it can be easily adjusted for a perfect fit. Both written and charted instructions are provided, with illustrated tutorials for the special construction techniques (provisional cast-on, short rows and grafting/Kitchener stitch).

Yarn
116 (144, 176) yd/102 (127, 155) m
36yd/32m for a 6x6in/15x15cm swatch in Garter St.
Aran weight, plied yarn.

Needles & Notions
Pair 4.5mm/UK7/US7 straight needles or size needed to obtain gauge
4.5mm crochet hook
Approx. 2yd/2m waste yarn
Stitch marker as necessary
Tapestry needle

Sample details
Shown in SnailYarn BFL Aran (181yd/160m per 100g; 100% Superwash Bluefaced Leicester)

Shown in size 21in/56cm, on model with 21.5in/54.5cm circumference head

Alternative yarn
Fleece Artist BFL Aran [202yd/185m per 100g; 100% Wool]

Gauge
18 sts x 24 rows to 4in/10cm on 4.5mm needles over St.St.
18 sts x 36 rows to 4in/10cm on 4.5mm needles over Garter St.

Sizes
To fit sizes: 19 (21, 23) in/ 48.25 (53.25, 58.5) cm
Finished sizes: 15.75 (18, 20.25) in/ 40 (45.75, 51.5) cm

Skills required
Knit & purl sts, knitting into the stitch below (Brioche), short rows, provisional cast-on, kitchener stitch

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

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.

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.

Published December 2016
PDF file size: 3.3MB
Product code: WW297KMuratura
Technical editor: Clare Devine