Birgitz by Natasja Hornby

Birgitz

Knitting
January 2017
DK (11 wpi) ?
20 stitches and 29 rows = 4 inches
in Stocking stitch
US 3 - 3.25 mm
US 5 - 3.75 mm
219 yards (200 m)
One size
English
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Birgitz is an engaging knit with stunning results. The slightly slouchy shape will look good on almost everyone, and will keep you warm for many adventures to come.

CONSTRUCTION
Birgitz is worked seamless, from the bottom up. The hat consists of five textured panels which incorporate cables, bobbles and twisted stitches. The cables flowing into these panels start at the bottom of the twisted rib brim. Carefully placed decreases ensure the pattern continues up into the crown.

De pattern contains two sets of instructions, one written, and one charted.

SIZE
One size, to fit head 53 - 57 cm / 20.75 - 22.5”.

YARN
Approx 200 m / 220 yds DK weight yarn.

Sample is shown in Tulliver Yarn, 100% Pure New Wool (British Bluefaced Leicester/Masham), 240 m / 262 yds per 100 gr, colorway Natural Grey.