York Slouch - PDF knitting pattern

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Yarn

175yd/160m/100g Chunky/Bulky weight, single ply yarn

Needles & Notions

Set 5mm/UK6/US8 & 5.5mm/UK5/US9 DPNs/Circular or size needed to obtain gauge
2yd/2m waste yarn (for provisional cast-on)
5mm crochet hook (for provisional cast-on)
Stitch marker as necessary
Tapestry needle

Sample details

Shown in Noro Obi (175yd/160m per 100g; 55% Wool, 35% Silk, 10% Mohair)

Shown in size 21in/53.25cm on model with 21.75in/55.25cm circumference head

Gauge

16 sts x 36 rows to 4in/10cm on 5mm needles over Garter St.
15 sts x 30 rows to 4in/10cm on 5.5mm needles over Garter St.

Sizes

To fit sizes: 15 (18, 21, 24) in/ 38 (45.75, 53.25, 61) cm
Finished size: 12.5 (15, 17.5, 20) in/ 31.75 (38, 44.5, 51) cm

Skills required

Knit & purl sts, knitting in the round, increases & decreases, provisional cast on, short rows

Accessibility Statement

The main PDF for this pattern is colour blind accessible. It uses black text on a white background and does not rely on colour.

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.