While bias knitting is particularly suited to variegated yarn, Lamitra’s eyelet rows set against a smooth stocking stitch ground are equally eye-catching in a solid. The full gathers at the crown only add to the spiral effect.

Four sizes are provided, along with illustrated tutorials for the provisional cast-on, Kitchener stitch and short rows.

Yarn
175 (222, 280, 339) yd/160 (203, 257, 311) m
45yd/41m for a 6x6in/15x15cm swatch in St.St.
4Ply/Sock/Fingering weight, plied yarn

Needles & Notions
Pair 2.5mm/UK--/US1½ straight needles or size needed to obtain gauge
2.5mm crochet hook
Approx. 3yd/3m waste yarn
Tapestry needle

Sample details
Shown in Handmaiden Casbah Sock (355yd/325m per 4oz/113g; 81% Merino, 9% Cashmere, 10% Nylon)
Shown in size 21in/53.25cm on model with 22.5in/57.25cm circumference head

Note
Fit is determined by row gauge – if your gauge differs, work more or fewer panels to achieve fit.

Gauge
34 sts x 46 rows to 4in/10cm on 2.5mm needles over St.St.
34 sts x 56 rows to 4in/10cm on 2.5mm needles over Garter St.

Sizes
To fit size: 17 (19, 21, 23) in/43.25 (48.25, 53.25, 58.5) cm
Finished size: 13.75 (15.5, 17.25, 18.75) in/34.75 (39.25, 43.5, 48) cm

Skills required
Knit & purl sts, short rows (w&t), provisional cast-on, kitchener stitch, basic lace (eyelets)

Pattern contents
Written instructions; illustrated tutorials for Provisional Cast-on, Kitchener Stitch & Short Rows

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.

Published April 2015
PDF file size: 4.1MB
Product no.: WW260KLamitra
Technical editor: Heather Murray