Langstaff Road Hat by Kelly McClure

Langstaff Road Hat

Knitting
July 2011
Aran (8 wpi) ?
22 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches
in twisted basketweave given in instructions
US 6 - 4.0 mm
US 8 - 5.0 mm
adult medium, 22" head
English
This pattern is available as a free Ravelry download

This pattern is a twist on the traditional basketweave stitch. It knits up quickly and makes a perfect unisex hat. It is simple enough to knit up, but has enough patterning to keep you interested. The stitch is easily memorized and Malabrigo Twist knits up like a dream.

Langstaff Road is where my grandparents had their farm and where I loved to spend time as a child. There were many split rail fences to climb and sit on visiting with horses. This knitting stitch reminds me of that terrain.

Skill Level: Rookie-Apprentice-Virtuoso-Genius

Skills: knit, purl, ktbl, cast on, K2tog

Finished Measurements: fits approx. 22” head circumference with instructions to adjust

Other Materials: tapestry needle or teeny crochet hook