Ammunition by Lisa Kereliuk

Ammunition

Knitting
December 2013
DK (11 wpi) ?
26 stitches and 36 rows = 4 inches
in k4, p2 rib in the round, slightly stretched
US 6 - 4.0 mm
200 - 225 yards (183 - 206 m)
to fit head 20 ½ - 23 ½” (22 ¼ - 25 ¼)”
English
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Ammunition is a textured hat knit in the round. Paired slipped stitches create a series of floats. To wear the hat, flip it inside out to display the floats across the crown, or wear the hat as knit and show the floats across the folded up brim.

Larger size is shown on a 23 ½” / 59.5 cm head.

Yarn
1 skein tosh dk by madelinetosh (100% Merino; 225 yards (206 meters)/skein): toast
OR 200 - 225 yards (183 - 206 meters) DK weight yarn

Needles and Notions

  • US 6 (4.0 mm) double pointed needles or size needed to obtain gauge
  • Same size 16 inch circulars (optional)
  • Yarn needle
  • Stitch markers

Gauge
26 stitches and 36 rounds = 4” (10 cm) in k4, p2 rib slightly stretched

Skills Required
o Knitting in the round with double pointed needles
o Decreasing
o Slipping stitches

Preview of the pattern is shown in the Ammunition thread in my ravelry group, Lisa Kereliuk Designs. I’d love for you to share your projects, comments and questions there.