Abalone - PDF knitting pattern

A sideways knit slouchy beanie that is ideal for knitters wishing to try out different grafting techniques. This Hat best suits a variegated yarn.

Pattern includes a range of sizes and illustrated tutorials covering all required techniques.

Yarn

113 (140, 170) yd/104 (128, 156) m
27yd/25m for a 6x6in/15x15cm swatch in St.St.
Heavy Aran/Chunky weight, single ply yarn.

Needles & Notions

Pair 5mm/UK6/US8 straight needles or size needed to obtain gauge
5mm crochet hook
Approx. 2yd/2m waste yarn
Tapestry needle
Stitch marker

Gauge

16 sts x 24 rows to 4in/10cm on 5mm needles over St.St.

Sizes

To fit size: 18 (20, 22) in/45.75 (50.75, 56) cm
Finished size: 15 (17.25, 19.25) in/38 (43.75, 49) cm

Sample details

Shown in Noro Silk Garden (110yd/101m per 50g; 45% Silk, 45% Kid Mohair, 10% Lambswool)
Shown in size 22in/56cm on model with 21.75in/55.25cm circumference head

Skills required

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

Pattern contents

Written and charted instructions; illustrated tutorials for Provisional Cast-on, St.St. Kitchener, Garter St. Kitchener & Short Rows

Note

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

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 December 2007
PDF file size 3.7MB
Product code: WW266GSAbalone
Technical editors: Mary Louise Quick & Heather Murray
For more information, see: http://www.woollywormhead.com/abalone/