Imogene Pattern

Category:

Knitting

Type:

Accessory

Fit:

Women, Girls

Item:

Hat

Skill Level:

Intermediate

Basic Skills Necessary:

• knit, purl, decrease, work short rows
• 45 (50, 60) yards; 41 (46, 54) meters worsted weight yarn in color A (shown in yellow in sample).
• 80 (95, 110) yards; 73 (87, 101) meters worsted weight yarn in color B.
• size 6 US (4 mm) needles; either one long (40" or greater) circular OR one set of 5 double pointed needles (dpn) and one 24" circular needle.
• Size 4 US (3.5 mm) needles; set of 5 dpns or 16" circular
• yarn needle
• ~3 yards scrap yarn for tubular cast on
• stitch markers (8)

Pattern Description:

Inspired by the styles of the 1920's, this stylish cloche mixes sharply defined colorblocks with perfectly feminine ruching and bows. Make a bold fashion statement with sharply contrasting colors, or go for a more subtle look with tone-on-tone pairings. Skills required include knit, purl, decreasing, and short rows

Sample hat shown is knit in a worsted weight, 100% wool yarn, 110 yards (101 meters) per 50g.