Named for a pioneering (and stylish) aviatrix, Dutrieu’s bold lines make the most of hand-painted sock yarn. While the sideways garter-stitch construction is easy and fun to work, short rows plus a widening brim result in unpredictable colour changes that add a note of adventure to this simple cloche.

The pattern is written for two sizes and includes tutorials for the provisional cast-on and garter stitch grafting.

Dutrieu ist eine seitwärts gestrickte, bildhübsche Clochemütze, mit der handgefärbte Garne besonders gut zur Geltung kommen.

Die quergestrickte Konstruktion ist viel einfacher, als sie aussieht − mit nur ein paar verkürzten Reihen und einfachen Ab- und Zunahmen ist diese Mütze wirklich im Handumdrehen gestrickt. Zum Abschluss einen großen Knopf drauf, und fertig ist der Blickfang!

Yarn
164 (208) yd/150 (190) m
50yd/46m for a 6x6in/15x15cm swatch in Garter St.
4Ply, fingering or sock weight, plied yarn.

Needles & Notions
Pair 2.75mm/UK12/US2 straight needles or size needed to obtain gauge
2.75mm crochet hook
Approx. 3yd/3m waste yarn
Hooked stitch marker or safety pin
Tapestry needle
1.5in/3.75cm co-ordinating button

Sample details
Shown in Cloudborn Fibers Highland Superwash Sock Twist Handpaints (178yd/163m per 50g; 80% Merino, 20% Nylon)

Shown in size 22in/56cm on model with 21.5in/54.5cm circumference head

Gauge
27 sts x 38 rows to 4in/10cm on 2.75mm needles over St.St.
26 sts x 52 rows to 4in/10cm on 2.75mm needles over Garter St.

Sizes
To fit sizes: 20 (22) in/50.75 (56) cm
Finished size: 16.5 (18.5) in/42.25 (47) cm

Skills required
Knit & purl sts, increases & decreases, short rows, provisional cast-on, grafting

Pattern contents
Written instructions; illustrated tutorials for Provisional Cast-on & Kitchener Stitch (Garter St.)

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.

Published August 2016
PDF file size: 2.7MB
Product code: WW292KDutrieu
Technical editors: Heather Murray & Clare Devine