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Nola Cloche Pattern

Category:

Knitting

Type:

Accessory

Fit:

Women

Item:

Hat

Skill Level:

Novice

Basic Skills Necessary:

knit
purl
pick up stitches from edge of knitting

Pattern Description:

Nola, Latin for bell, is a simple cloche that can be worked in a single skein of either bulky (hot pink) or worsted weight (grey) yarn. In fact, the pattern is so easy to adjust that you could really use any weight of yarn that you'd like. Nola features a simple but striking twist formed with one cable row, and a rolled brim that is easily adjusted to change the length of the hat. Spiral decreases finish the top of the crown. Wear this pretty cloche as is, or dress it up with a brooch. And if you're really feeling fun, turn that twist to the front and wear it as a turban.

Full written instructions are included as well as a photo tutorial for the optional Provisional Cast On.

Specific yardage requirements:
120 (135, 150) yds/ 110 (125, 135) m of a bulky weight yarn
OR
140 (155, 170) yds/ 130 (140, 155) m

Gauge:

Bulky version - 15 sts & 23 rows = 4"/ 10 cm in Stockinette St
Worsted version - 19 sts & 24 rows = 4"/ 10 cm in Stockinette St

Sizing / Finished Measurements:

18 (20, 22)"/ 45.5 (51, 56) cm circumference, to fit heads 20 (22, 24)"/ 51 (56, 61) cm around.
Rolled brim is adjustable; hat measures 4.5 (5, 5.5)"/ 11.5 (12.5, 14) cm from brim to top.

Materials:

Bulky version - Madelinetosh Tosh Chunky (100% superwash merino; 165 yds/151 m per 100g); 1 skein in Pop Rocks, or 120 (135, 150) yds/ 110 (125, 135) m of a bulky weight yarn
OR Worsted version - Madelinetosh Tosh Vintage (100% superwash merino; 200 yds/183 m per 100g); 1 skein in Smokestack, or 140 (155, 170) yds/ 130 (140, 155) m of a worsted weight yarn
Bulky version - US 10 (6.0 mm) circular needle and double pointed needles
OR Worsted version - US 7 (4.5 mm) circular needle and double pointed needles
Cable needle or spare needle (any size)
Crochet hook (for optional Provisional CO)
Scrap yarn (for optional Provisional CO)

You Will Also Need:

1 stitch marker
1 safety pin or removable marker
Tapestry needle

Suggested yarn:

120 yards of Chunky weight

Preferred Brand/Yarn:

Madelinetosh Tosh Chunky or Madelinetosh Tosh Vintage

Colorway:

Pop Rocks (hot pink) or Smokestack (grey)