Kernmantle - PDF knitting pattern

Kernmantle’s striking effect stems from the contrast in gauge between the dense cable and its background of moss stitch. The slouch format thus gets a structural element that's underlined by starting the cable right at the brim, with a perfect edge achieved by using two different cast-ons (tutorials provided).

Four sizes accommodate everyone from baby to large adult, with both written and charted instructions included.

Yarn

129 [162, 206, 254] yd/118 [148, 188, 233] m
51yd/47m for a 6x6in/15x15cm swatch in St.St.
worsted weight, single ply yarn.

Needles & Notions

Set 4mm/UK8/US6 & 4.5mm/UK7/US7 DPNs/Circular or size needed to obtain gauge
Stitch marker as necessary
Tapestry needle
Cable needle

Sample details

Shown in Malabrigo Merino Worsted [210yd/192m per 100g; 100% Merino]

Shown in size 22in/55.75cm on model with 21.75in/55.25cm circumference head

Alternative yarn

Manos del Uruguay Maxima [218yd/199m per 100g; 100% Merino]

Gauge

20 sts x 30 rows to 4in/10cm on 4mm needles over St.St.
20 sts x 32 rows to 4in/10cm on 4mm needles over Twisted Rib, lightly stretched
18 sts x 32 rows to 4in/10cm on 4.5mm needles over Moss (Seed) Stitch
12 st cable panel = 1.5in/3.75cm on 4mm needles

Sizes

To fit sizes: 17 [19, 22, 24] in/43.25 [48.25, 55.75, 61] cm
Finished size: 14.75 [16.75, 18.75, 20.75] in/37.5 [42.5, 47.5, 52.75] cm

Skills required

Knit & purl sts, knitting in the round, increases & decreases, specialist cast-on, cables

Pattern contents

Written & charted instructions; illustrated tutorials for Alternate Cable & Cable cast-ons

Support

Do you need help with this pattern? We have a full range of tutorials on the website. We also have the Woolly Wormhead’s Facebook group where you can ask any questions.

Published February 2014
PDF file size: 2.3MB
Product code: WW228KKernmantle
Technical editors: Heather Murray & Tana Pageler
For more information, see: http://www.woollywormhead.com/kernmantle