A quick knit Cloche, the Rachel Cloche was inspired by my second sister’s second daughter, Rachel. It’s a great gift and can be adorned and worn many ways.

Knit in one piece, beginning with a bias garter stitch edged with I cord brim. The crown is knit in short rows directly onto the brim. Close the crown seam with either Kitchener’s Stitch or instruction are given for a crochet hook assisted closure that is almost identical to the effect of Kitchener’s stitch. Instructions are included if you prefer to knit in two pieces and sew the crown to the brim.

Once you buy the pattern, you’ll need:

Size 8 (4mm) and 10 (5mm) knitting needles
Worsted Weight yarn, approx 70 grams, approx 119 yards
Waste yarn scrap in chunky weight
Size J 6 mm crochet hook
2 to 4 buttons, approx 1”
Yarn needle for Kitchener’s Stitch (optional)

The skills you’ll need include:

Garter stitch
I cord
Increasing
Decreasing
I cord bind off
Crochet Chain cast on
Knitting modularly (optional if you are sewing)
Short Rows
Sewing (optional)
Kitchener’s stitch (optional)

Check out my other listings available in DK, Worsted Weight and a sports weight Beanie version. For the rest of 2012, buy one Rachel, get all the other Rachel patterns free, delivered to the email address associated with your Paypal account.

Modeled by Hedda Woodin - created for me by my dear husband, check out his work at toolmakingart.com.

Returns or refunds are not possible with pdf files. Please ask me any questions before purchase, I’m happy to help.