Up & Up Slouch by Christine Lima

Up & Up Slouch

Knitting
February 2022
yarn held together
Fingering
+ Lace
= Fingering (14 wpi) ?
25 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches
in Stranded Pattern
US 3 - 3.25 mm
US 4 - 3.5 mm
350 - 400 yards (320 - 366 m)
Adult
English
Free Pattern also available for free: info in notes
This pattern is available for $4.00 USD
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All those arrows are going UP & UP!
This slouchy hat starts with a turned brim which is lined with mohair for extra warmth. Then, the all over stranded pattern forms a steady stream of arrows all the way up to the gathered crown.
Your finished hat will keep you warm and looking fabulous!

This is a great hat for someone new to stranded colorwork. None of the floats are long enough to require catching. The stranded pattern is easily memorized and after a few repeats, you will be able to work from memory and reading your stitches.

Sizing:
One Size – fits the average adult head (21-23” or 53.3 – 58.4cm)

Supplies:
1 Skein of Each:
Yarn A – Biches & Bûches Le Petit Lambswool, Light Grey
Yarn B - Biches & Bûches Le Petit Mohair & Silk, Light Grey
Note: Yarn A & B are held together throughout hat.
Yarn C – Biches & Bûches Le Petit Lambswool, Dark Grey

Needles:
For Brim – US Size 3/3.25mm or size for gauge, 16” (40cm).
For Body & Crown – US Size 4/3.5mm or size for gauge, 16” (40cm). Same size DPNs or needle type preferred for small circumference knitting.
Needle size is a suggestion only – be sure to swatch and check gauge!

Notions – Stitch marker, several yards of scrap yarn, and tapestry needle for weaving in ends.

Gauge:
23 sts and 38 rounds/4” or 10cm in stockinette with smaller needle (for brim)
25 sts and 32 rounds/4” or 10cm in stranded colorwork pattern (for body and crown)