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Opus Spicatum Pattern

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Category:

Knitting

Type:

Accessory

Fit:

Women

Item:

Hat

Skill Level:

Intermediate

Basic Skills Necessary:

Knitting in the round on both circular and double pointed needles
Increasing
Decreasing
Two color Fair Isle knitting
Following a chart and understanding the symbols within

Pattern Description:

Named after decorative masonry construction from Roman times, Opus Spicatum is a two-color Fair Isle beret knit using just 1 skein each of two colors of Road to China Worsted. An easy to memorize pattern paired with integrated color work decreases at the crown, it is sure to be a luxurious and enjoyable knit.

Gauge:

19 sts and 23 rows = 4" in Herringbone Pattern on US Size 5.5 mm needles after blocking.

Sizing / Finished Measurements:

9.75" dia at widest point, 8.5" from CO to i-cord, 19" brim circ.

Materials:

The Fibre Company Road to China Worsted 65% Alpaca, 15% Silk, 10% Camel + 10% Cashmere. 69 yds/ 50 gms per skein. Sapphine (MC): 1 skein, Blue Tourmaline (CC): 1 skein.

You Will Also Need:

1- 16" 5.5 mm (US 9) circular needle
1 set 5.5 mm ( US 9) double pointed needles
1- 19" 4.00mm (US 6) circular needle

Pattern Reviews

Average Review (of 1 review)

Beautiful, Fun, Easy Knit February 27, 2013

emiko

My first foray into stranded knitting, and I couldn't have chosen a better pattern to try it out! It is well-written and easy to follow, and simple to resize if needed. I look forward to making more!