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Balustrades and Slates Beanie and Slouchy Hat
Inspired by the lovely shape of the many turrets of Castle Fraser (Scotland), especially the bell-shaped one which leads to the very top of the Round Tower, flanked on each side with beautifully carved stone balustrades…
Wear a little bit of Scottish history and architecture on your head!
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Sizing
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Beanie version for Baby, Toddler, Child Small and Child Medium sizes. Baby [Toddler, Child Small Beanie, Child Medium Beanie] To fit head circumference: 40 [45: 48: 52] cm (16 [18: 19: 20 1/2] in)
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Slouchy version for Child, Teenager and Adult sizes. Child Slouchy [Teenager/Adult Small , Adult Medium/Large] To fit head circumference: 51 [56: 61] cm (20 [22: 24] in)
Yarn requirement
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Slouchy Adult Small shown in: The Knitting Goddess 4ply High Twist BFL (Bluefaced Leicester) (1 x 100g, 385 m / 400 yds), in Teal
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Toddler Beanie shown in: Cecilia’s Handspun Yarns, 100% Bluefaced Leicester, 2-ply, 18wpi, approx. 165 m / 180 yds for 50 g
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Baby Beanie shown in: in John Arbon Textiles 100% Organically Farmed Falklands Merino (1 x 100g, approx. 133 m / 145 yds) ― Baby beanie used approx. 30 g
Needles and Notions
- 2.75 mm (US 2) needles – 40 cm (16 in)circular needles to work body of hat, and DPNs or 2 circ. needles to work crown shaping. Or size required to achieve gauge. Note: to knit smaller sizes, DPNs or 2 circ. needles are recommended throughout.
- 2.50 mm (US 1.5) needles – 40 cm (16 in)circular needles to work brim (one size smaller than for body of hat).
- Crochet hook and scrap yarn
- Cable Needle, Darning needle, Stitch Markers
Gauge
28 sts / 10cm (4 in) measured over textured check in the round, lightly blocked to preserve the bumpy texture.
8-Page Pattern includes:
Detailed charts for all patterned sections.
Pattern also includes a description of Castle Fraser, Scotland, which provided the inspiration and scenery to photograph the Balustrades and Slates Beanie and Slouchy Hat. Photos and inspiration drawing also included.
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- First published: July 2014
- Page created: July 17, 2014
- Last updated: July 19, 2024 …
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