Lenina - PDF knitting pattern

Previously published in the book 'Brave New Knits', this sideways knit Hat is now available to purchase individually.

Featuring an unusual construction, this Hat starts as a series of panels which are later joined with a 3-needle bind off. Pattern is provided in 3 sizes, and in both written and charted format. Pattern also includes illustrated tutorials for relevant techniques.

Yarn

123 [160, 201] yd/113 [147, 184] m
31yd/29m for a 6x6in/15x15cm swatch in St.St
Worsted weight, single ply yarn.

Needles & Notions

Pair 4.5mm/UK7/US7 straight needles or size needed to obtain gauge
4.5mm crochet hook
Approx 16yd/15m waste yarn
Stitch holders as necessary
Tapestry needle
Cable needle

Sample details

Shown in Malabrigo Merino Worsted [216yd/198m per 100g; 100% Merino]
Shown in size 21in/23cm on model with 22.5in/57.25cm circumference head

Gauge

17 sts x 26 rows to 4in/10cm on 4.5mm needles over St.St.
22 sts x 29 rows to 4in/10cm on 4.5mm needles over cable stitch pattern

Sizes

To fit sizes: 18 [21, 23] in/45.5 [53, 58.5] cm
Finished size: 15.75 [18.25, 21] in/40 [46.5, 53.5] cm

Skills required

Knit & purl sts, cables, short rows, provisional cast-on, 3-needle bind-off, crochet edging

Pattern contents

Written & charted instructions; illustrated tutorials for Provisional cast-on, short rows, 3-Needle Bind-off

Support

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First published August 2010 by Rodale Books; republished October 2012
PDF file size: 3.5MB
Product code: WW085KLenina
Technical editor: Heather Murray
For more information, see: https://www.woollywormhead.com/lenina