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Mines of Moria Pattern
Category:
KnittingType:
AccessoryFit:
Men, WomenItem:
HatSkill Level:
Intermediate
Basic Skills Necessary:
- Stretchy Cast-On
- Knit
- Purl
- Cables
- Colorwork
- Increase
- Decrease
Pattern Description:
Inspired by the Dwarven mines from The Lord of the Rings, this quick knit features contrasting lattice cables that form a starburst design at the crown. The combination of colorwork and cables creates a texture that works together to make this striking hat. Fun to knit and wear, the Mines of Moria is perfect for men or women.
Full color pictures and chart will guide you though each step. The techniques in the pattern include colorwork cables, twisted ribbing, and colorwork motifs.
Different sizes can be achieved using different needle sizes, and differing weights of yarn.
Gauge:
24 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches in colorwork
Sizing / Finished Measurements:
- Medium
Materials:
- 1 skein of Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Worsted in Coal
- 1 skein of Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Worsted in Garnet Heather
You Will Also Need:
- US 6 / 4.0 mm 16" circular needles or DPNs
- Darning needle
- Cable needle
Mines of Moria Pattern
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About the Designer
Maggie is intrigued by all things colorful, cabled and unusual. Also a huge fan of JRR Tolkien and his writings, including the Lord of the Rings, she uses his work as inspiration for her knitting designs. She loves Jane Austen, Elizabeth Gaskell, costume dramas, and can often be found creating & wearing period outfits or making lemon meringue pies.
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