Ziggy - PDF knitting pattern

This gorgeous slouchy lace Hat was originally published in the Knit On The Net magazine,. It has since been thoroughly revised, with fresh charts and new tech editing.

Knit sideways using short rows for shaping, this really is a custom fit knit - simply knit to fit.

Yarn

169 [190, 211] yd/156 [174, 194] m
27yd/24m for a 6x6in/15x15cm swatch in St.St.
Worsted weight, single ply or multi-plied yarn

Needles & Notions

Pair 4.5mm/UK7/US7 straight needles or size needed to obtain gauge
4.5mm crochet hook
Approx. 3yd/3m waste yarn
Tapestry needle

Sample details

Shown in Lorna's Laces Shepherd Worsted Multi [225yd/206m per 4oz/114g; 100% Merino]

Shown in size 22in/56cm on model with 21.5in/54.5cm circumference head

Alternative yarns

Malabrigo Merino Worsted [216yd/198m per 100g; 100% Merino]

Note

Fit is determined by row gauge – if your gauge differs, simply work more or fewer panels to achieve the desired size.

Gauge

20 sts x 24 rows to 4in/10cm on 4.5mm needles over St.St.

Sizes

To fit size: 18 [20, 22] in/45.75 [50.75, 56] cm
Finished size: 16 [18, 20] in/40.5 [45.75, 50.75] cm

Skills required

Knit & purl sts, short rows (w&t), provisional cast-on, kitchener stitch, lace

Pattern contents

Written & charted instructions; illustrated tutorials for Provisional cast-on, Short Rows (w&t) & Kitchener Stitch

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.

First published April 2008 by Knit on the Net magazine; republished July 2011

PDF file size: 3.3MB

Product code: WW127KZiggy

Technical editors: Tana Pageler & Heather Murray
For more information, see: http://www.woollywormhead.com/ziggy/