Braided Pillbox by Jessica Fenlon Thomas

Braided Pillbox

Knitting
June 2012
DK (11 wpi) ?
4.5 stitches and 7 rows = 1 inch
in moss stitch
200 - 500 yards (183 - 457 m)
19", 22"
English
This pattern is available for $4.25 USD buy it now

Work the braided cable flat. Join the bound-off edge to the cast-on edge, then pick up stitches around one edge of the loop. Complete the brim in moss stitch. Make the decorative braid while changing yarns for the crown. Enjoy!

FINISHED HAT SIZED : 19”(22”) at crown
GAUGE : 18 st braid cable with A = 2” wide
4.5 sts x 7 rounds = 1 inch in moss st with A
YARDS : 300 if DK, 200 if worsted tweed yarn; 50 angora
FIBER OF SAMPLE : black = angora; blue = wool/silk tweed blend