DS Slouch - PDF knitting pattern

DS Slouch is a Hat that explores drop stitches and how they play so very nicely with hand-dyed yarn. The pattern is worked in the round, bottom up, and includes 4 sizes. In addition, the pattern also includes an illustrated tutorial for the recommended cast-on method.

Yarn

101 [133, 164, 203] yd/93 [122, 150, 186] m
32yd/30m for a 6x6in/15x15cm swatch in St.St.
Worsted weight, plied yarn.

Needles & Notions

Set 4mm/UK8/US6 DPNs/Circular or size needed to obtain gauge
Stitch marker as necessary
Tapestry needle

Sample details

Shown in Malabrigo Rios [210yd/192m per 100g; 100% Superwash Merino]

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

Gauge

20 sts x 30 rows to 4in/10cm on 4mm needles over St.St.
20 sts x 28 rows to 4in/10cm on 4mm needles over Twisted Rib

Sizes

To fit size: 18 [20, 22, 24] in/45.75 [50.75, 56, 61] cm
Finished size: 16 [17.5, 19.25, 20.75] in/40.75 [44.5, 49, 52.75] cm

Skills required

Knit & purl sts, specialist cast-on, increases & decreases, dropped stitches

Pattern contents

Written instructions; illustrated tutorials for Alternate Cable & Cable cast-ons

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 2017.
PDF file size: 2.9MB, image res. 300DPI
Product code: WW307KDSSlouch
Technical editor: Clare Devine
For more information, see: http://www.woollywormhead.com/ds-slouch