Aeonium - PDF knitting pattern

This beautiful tam is decorated with an interlocking lattice pattern, which is created by twisted and travelling stitches. The shaping is incorporated into the stitch pattern, allowing the lattice to continue right into the crown.

Yarn

123 (159, 200) yd/113 (146, 183) m
28yd/25m for a 6x6in/15x15cm swatch in St.St.
Aran or heavy Worsted weight, single or multi-plied yarn.

Needles & Notions

Set 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 (219yd/200m per 100g; 100% Merino)
Shown in size 18in/45.5cm on model with 20.5in/52cm circumference head

Alternative yarn

Lorna’s Laces Shepherd Worsted (225yd/206m per 114g; 100% Wool)

Gauge

18 sts x 26 rows to 4in/10cm on 4.5mm needles over St.St.

Sizes

To fit sizes: 18 (21, 23) in/45.5 (53.5, 58.5) cm
Finished size: 16 (18.75, 21.25) in/40.5 (47.5, 54) cm

Skills required

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

Pattern contents

Written & charted instructions; illustrated tutorial for Cabling without a Needle

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 March 2010
PDF file size: 2.7MB
Product code: WW146KAeonium
Technical editors: Tana Pageler & Heather Murray
For more information, see: http://www.woollywormhead.com/twisted-woolly-toppers/