Arkanoid - PDF knitting pattern

Break out of boring with this deceptively simple Hat. Rows of bricks stack up in a textural stitch pattern that allows you you the choice of using solid or variegated yarn for a range of effects. Since it also lends itself to easy adaptation for a different gauge, Arkanoid is an ideal stash buster.

Instructions for a generous six sizes are provided, with notes on knitting a less slouchy version, as well as tutorials for the crochet provisional cast-on and joining live stitches.

Yarn

127 (154, 188, 226, 268, 313) yd/116 (141, 173, 207, 245, 286) m
53yd/49m for a 6x6in/15x15cm swatch in St.St.
4Ply or fingering weight, plied yarn.

Needles & Notions

Set 2.75mm/UK12/US2 DPNs/Circular or size needed to obtain gauge
2.75mm crochet hook
3yd/3m waste yarn
Stitch marker as necessary
Tapestry needle

Sample details

Shown in BabyLongLegs Semi~Precious 4ply (437yd/400m per 100g; 50% Merino, 50% Silk)
Shown in size 22in/56cm on model with 21.75in/52.25cm circumference head

Alternative yarn

KnitPicks Gloss Fingering [220yd/202m per 50g; 70% Merino, 30% Silk]

Gauge

26 sts x 38 rows to 4in/10cm on 2.75mm needles over St.St.

Sizes

To fit sizes: 14 (16, 18, 20, 22, 24) in/ 35.5 (40.75, 45.75, 51, 56, 61) cm
Finished size: 11.75 (13.5, 15.25, 17, 18.75, 20.25) in/ 30 (34.5, 38.75, 43.25, 47.5, 51.5) cm

Skills required

Knit & purl sts, knitting in the round, increases & decreases, provisional cast-on, joining live sts

Pattern contents

Written instructions; illustrated tutorials for Crochet provisional cast-on & Joining live sts

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 2012
PDF file size: 3.3MB
Product code: WW180KArkanoid
Technical editors: Tana Pageler & Heather Murray
For more information, see: http://www.woollywormhead.com/arkanoid