Queen of the Rink Crown by Sweet C and Joan of Dark

Queen of the Rink Crown

Knitting
August 2008
DK (11 wpi) ?
18 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches
in St st with one strand of each yarn held together
US 7 - 4.5 mm
5.5 mm (I)
280 yards (256 m)
English

Pattern description from Knockdown Knits: “Games are sometimes used in derby as a training tool. Dodgeball on skates is not only fun, but it also gets a girl used to moving quickly on her feet, and get her geared up and feeling aggressive. But the best training game of all has got to be Queen of the Rink. It’s simple, fun, and an effective way to train how to block. The game is simple: every girl gets out on the track, starts skating and blocking, and the last one standing is the Queen of the Rink! the crown is a fun way to celebrate the winner. Knit with a sturdy yet pretty hemp yarn combined with a soft and sparkly metallic yarn, it stays in place but gives a little bling at the same time. Tired of wearing a crown on your head? Then use it as a necklace! there’s a little crochet involved in the finishing, but it’s a simple chain stitch, so even a gal not fully skilled with a crochet hook should have not problems here.”

Skill Level: Rookie

Materials:

  • Lanaknits allhemp6 (100% hemp, 165 yd. 150m per 3.5 oz. 100g skein): 1 skein #02 Dusty rose (color A)
  • Lion Brand Glitterspun (60% acrylic, 27% cupro, 13% polyester, 115yd. 105m per 1.75 oz. 50g skein): 1 skeing #135 Bronze (color B)
  • US 7 4.5mm straight needles
  • Size I 5.5mm crochet hook

Finished Measurements:

  • Height: 2.25”
  • Circumference: 20”, including ties