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Linocut Hat
cosy colourwork hat
The Linocut Hat is currently exclusive to the Knitworthy 8 collection
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A cosy colourwork hat with a bold floral design inspired by lino prints.
- DK (Double Knitting) weight yarn
- 3 adult sizes: S, M, L
- Also available in Knitworthy 8
- Also available on Ravelry
The Linocut Hat makes an eye catching gift for the plant lover in your life. You’ll enjoy stretching your stranded colourwork skills with the unusual, non-symmetrical pattern, and using colour to create your unique take on the design. Plus learn the smart ladderback jacquard technique: it’s the perfect way to manage long floats and makes possible the large areas of negative space that give the bold floral design its impact.
The Linocut Hat was inspired by a block printing technique where a design is carved into linoleum to create a raised surface that can be inked and printed. The simple, organic shapes of the design are evocative of the hand carved textures and unique imperfections that linocut produces. Choose two colours for a bold look that highlights the graphic quality of the design, or play with colour by combining a solid with a self-striping, speckled or variegated yarn to produce a unique look perfect for any recipient.
Get the pattern
The Linocut Hat is currently exclusive to the Knitworthy 8 collection and will be released as an individual pattern in mid-December.
£20.00
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Details
Worked from the bottom up, the Linocut Hat begins with a ribbed band before moving onto the stranded colourwork. Ladderback jaquard, a simple technique borrowed from machine knitting, to invisibly secure the long floats whilst maintaining the elasticity required for a good fit. The strands of non-working yarn are connected with vertical columns of stitches, or “ladders”, creating a loose layer of fabric that floats behind the outer layer without showing through to the right side. Don’t worry if you’ve never tried this technique – it’s surprisingly simple to work and our detailed tutorial will guide you through each step.
The Linocut Hat comes in three adult sizes and is made with DK or light worsted weight yarn. The colourwork pattern is worked from a chart.
Skills for knitting this project
Build your skills by following the links to our clear step-by-step tutorials.
- knitting, purling
- casting on
- k2tog decreases
- colourwork (using a chart)
- working small circumferences in the round
Gauge
24 sts and 29 rows = 4" / 10cm in stranded colourwork on larger needles
Sizing
Linocut Hat includes 3 adult sizes
Supplies
Yarn
DK/ worsted weight yarn, in 2 contrasting colours.
Shown in
White
MC: Knitting for Olive Heavy Merino (100% non-mulesed merino wool, / 125m, 50g) in Marzipan
CC: Yarn Hero Colourmix DK (100% Superwash Merino, 289 yds / m, 100g) in Day Dreamer
Dark
MC: Zakami Organic Non-Superwash Merino DK (100% fine Merino, 246 yds / 225m, 3.5oz / 100g) in Louhi
MC: Zakami SW Fine Merino - Singles (100% fine Merino, 240 yds / 220m, 3.5oz / 100g) in Selkie
Yarn required
MC: 115[125, 135] yds / 105[115, 125]m
CC: 50[55, 60] yds / 45[50, 55]m
Needles and notions
US 3 / 3.25mm and US 6 / 4mm
Dpns or circulars for your preferred method of working small circumferences in the round
16" / 40cm circular
Pdf file versions
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