Torsione is a colourwork Hat, knitted on the bias. The tension between the stitches created by the stitch pattern are highlighted by the colours to great effect. It is also surprisingly simple to knit!

Pattern is worked in the round from the bottom up and includes 5 sizes, covering newborns through to adults.

Note: Errata is for The Knitter magazine version only; the brim is 1x1 Twisted Rib, not 1x1 Rib as stated.

Yarn
Yarn A: 54 (67, 83, 102, 122) yd/50 (61, 76, 93, 112) m
Yarn B: 71 (92, 110, 130, 151) yd/65 (84, 101, 119, 139) m
47yd/43m for a 6x6in/15x15cm swatch in St.St.
DK weight, plied yarn

Needles & Notions
Set 3.75mm/UK9/US5 DPNs/Circular or size needed to obtain gauge
3.75mm crochet hook
Spare needle to aid with crown construction
Stitch marker as necessary
Tapestry needle

Sample details
Shown in Fyberspates Vivacious DK (251yd/230m per 100g; 100% Merino)

Shown in size 20in/51cm on model with 21in/53.25cm circumference head

Gauge
23 sts x 35 rows to 4in/10cm on 3.75mm needles over St.St
24 sts x 36 rows to 4in/10cm on 3.75mm needles over Twisted Rib

Sizes
To fit size: 14 (16, 18, 20, 22) in/ 35.5 (40.75, 45.75, 51, 56) cm
Finished size: 13.25 (14.75, 16, 17.25, 18.75) in/ 33.75 (37.5, 40.75, 43.75, 47.75) cm

Skills required
Knit & purl sts, knitting in the round, increases & decreases, specialist cast-on & bind-off, stranded knitting techniques

Pattern contents
Written instructions with crown shaping schematic; illustrated tutorials for Alternate Cable Cast-on & Crochet Bind-off

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.

First published October 2014 by The Knitter magazine; republished March 2016
PDF file size: 2.6MB
Product code: WW263KTorsione
Technical editor: Heather Murray