Equalised - PDF knitting pattern

Featuring sideways knit ascending and descending stripes, Equalised makes effective use of short rows to not only create the striped pattern but the shaping, too.

Worked sideways in DK weight yarn the Hat can easily be adjusted for a range of sizes by changing needle size, gauge or yarn.

2 sizes are included in the pattern for the suggested yarn. Illustrated tutorials are also included to help guide you through the techniques needed to create this Hat.

Yarn

Yarn A: 167yd/152m; Yarn B: 63yd/57m
52yd/48m for a 6x6in/15x15cm swatch in Garter St
DK weight, plied yarn

Needles & Notions

Pair 3.25mm [3.5mm] straight needles or size needed to obtain gauge
3.25mm crochet hook
Approx. 3yd/3m waste yarn
Tapestry needle

Sample details

Shown in Anzula Lucero DK in shades Lenore & Seabreeze [250yd/229m per 4oz/114g; 80% Merino, 10% Cashmere, 10% Stellina]

Shown in size 22in/56cm on model with 21in/53.25cm circumference head

Note

Sizing in this pattern is achieved through gauge. The sideways nature of this design creates a great deal of stretch, so do consider the negative ease.

Size & Gauge

To fit size: 20in/50.75cm; use 3.25mm needles
Gauge: 24 sts x 48 rows to 4in/10cm over Garter St:
Finished sizes:
Circumference: 16in/40.75cm
Length: 9.25in/23.25cm

To fit size: 22in/56cm; use 3.5mm needles
Gauge: 22 sts x 44 rows to 4in/10cm over Garter St:
Finished sizes:
Circumference: 17.5in/44.25cm
Length: 10in/25.5cm

Skills required

Knit & purl sts, short rows, provisional cast-on, grafting

Pattern contents

Written & charted instructions; illustrated tutorials for Provisional Cast-on, German Short Rows & Kitchener Stitch (Garter St.)

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 2020.
PDF file size: 4.9MB, image res. 300DPI
Product code: WW391KEqualised
Technical editor: Sharon Carter
For more information, see: http://www.woollywormhead.com/equalised