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Phaidros Grecian Hat
My design of this hat was inspired by ancient Grecian hairstyles. A wide brim of crossed 1x1 ribbing gives a textured appearance and evokes the look of swept back hair. This then transitions into a braided cable stitch for a nice full cap, also mimicking the elaborate plaited hairstyles of the time. Finishing the piece are coordinating lighter-colored I-cords that wrap around the forehead and are secured through yarn overs in the hat on the bottom sides.
Includes chart for cables.
The book can be purchased here. www.anniesattic.com or amazon
*ERRATA* - The first “Next Round” listed in the beginning of the pattern should read:
Next round: K1, p1 5 times, k1, yo, k2tog twice, p1, k1, p1 26 times, k1, yo, k2tog twice, p1, k1, p1 5 times.
The chart is incorrect. It has the first cable (3/3 RC) in the wrong place, it should be directly after the first YO. The written directions are correct.
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