Smocking Hot by Celia McAdam Cahill

Smocking Hot

Knitting
August 2019
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
30 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches
in Smocking Stitch
US 6 - 4.0 mm
200 yards (183 m)
S/M, M/L
English

This hat is designed to show off what a smocked stitch can do—not just add interest to a simple 2x2 rib hat but also incorporate a unique cable pattern. The thick, warm fabric is perfect for a cold fall day.

Sizes
S/M (M/L)

Finished Measurements
Circumference: 16 (18)” unstretched, 20 (22.5)” stretched

Materials

  • HazelKnits CADENCE (110g, 200 yds, 100% superwash merino) in Braeburn: 1 skein
  • Size 6 (4mm) 24” circular needles or size to get gauge
  • Stitch markers
  • Cable needle
  • Tapestry needle

Gauge
In Smocking st, 30 sts and 32 rows = 4”/10cm. (unstretched)
In Smocked Cable, 25 sts and 33 rows = 4”/10cm.
To save time, take time to check gauge.