Posey

Knitting
October 2018
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
24 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches
in stranded colorwork
US 2 - 2.75 mm
US 3 - 3.25 mm
440 yards (402 m)
One size
English
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YARN
6 skeins mYak Tibetan Cashmere Fingering (100% cashmere, 25g/0.9 oz | 96 yds/87 m) fingering weight yarn
2 skeins Ra-ma (MC) and 1 skein each of Sage (CC1), Blush (CC2), Berry (CC3), and Daffodil (CC4)

GAUGE
24 stitches and 30 rounds = 4” in charted pattern on Main Fabric Needle

NEEDLES
Main Fabric Needle: Two 16” circulars and one set of double-pointed needles (DPNs) in size needed to
obtain gauge
Suggested size: US 3 (3.25 mm)
I-Cord Needle: One 16” circular or DPN in one size smaller than Main Fabric Needle
Suggested size: US 2 (2.75 mm)
Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain correct gauge

TOOLS
Blunt tapestry needle, stitch markers, small amount of waste yarn for provisional cast on

FINISHED DIMENSIONS (after blocking)
Brim circumference: 20” to fit adult head size 20–23”
Length: 9 ½“

TECHNIQUES
Crochet chain provisional cast on, cable cast on, I-cord bind off, stranded colorwork

PATTERN OVERVIEW
POSEY begins with a provisional cast on. A lining is worked for the brim in a series of stripes to balance the yarn usage between the colors. After a purl turning round, the outer brim is worked in colorwork patterns, then the provisional stitches are returned to a second needle and the lining and brim are knit together into a single layer. I-Cord Bind Off is added for a decorative welt and additional structure. Stitches for the crown are picked up from the brim and worked in banded colorwork patterns with flower-like motifs at the crown.

NOTE: Knitters choice as to whether to carry colors up or break and weave in.