Originally published in Knit Now magazine, Runway is now available to purchase as an individual pattern.

Using a fine and incredibly soft yarn, this Hat is decorated with twisted and slipped stitches, which create a subtle texture that is enhanced by the yarn’s fibre and drape.

Knit in the round and bottom up, the Runway pattern includes 4 sizes and is provided in written format.

Yarn
206 (245, 298, 346) yd/188 (224, 272, 316) m
57yd/52m for a 6x6in/15x15cm swatch in St.St
Fingering/4ply weight, plied yarn.

Needles & Notions
Set 2.25mm/UK13/US1 DPNs/Circular or size needed to obtain gauge
Stitch marker as necessary
Tapestry needle

Sample details
Shown in The Knitting Goddess Alpaca/Silk/Cashmere 4ply (437yd/400m per 100g; 70% Alpaca, 20% Silk, 10% Cashmere)
Shown in size 22in/56cm on model with 21.5in/54.5cm circumference head

Gauge
28 sts x 56 rows to 4in/10cm on 2.25mm needles over Garter St.

Sizes
To fit sizes: 18 (20, 22, 24) in/ 45.75 (51, 56, 61) cm
Finished size: 15.5 (17.25, 18.75, 20.5) in/ 39.5 (43.75, 47.5, 52) cm

Skills required
Knit & purl stitches, knitting in the round, slipped stitches, increases & decreases, specialist cast-on

Pattern contents
Written instructions; illustrated tutorials for Alternate Cable & Cable cast-ons

Accessibility Statement
The main PDF for this pattern is colour blind accessible. It uses black text on a white background and does 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.

First published October 2012 by Knit Now magazine; republished July 2013
PDF file size: 2.8MB
Product code: WW212KRunway
Technical editors: Heather Murray & Tana Pageler