Starburst - PDF knitting pattern

Starburst is like a romantic slouch Hat – soft and drapey with its lacey body yet modern and slouchy at the same time.

The Hat has a deep ribbed brim which can be folded up to allow the Hat to be worn more like a beret.

Yarn

161 [186, 207] yd/147 [170, 189] m
30yd/27m for a 6x6in/15x15cm swatch in St.St
Aran or heavy Worsted weight, single or multi-plied yarn.

Needles & Notions

Set 4.5mm/UK7/US7 DPNs/Circular or size needed to obtain gauge
Stitch marker as necessary
Tapestry needle

Sample details

Shown in Malabrigo Merino Worsted [216yd/198m per 100g; 100% fibre Merino]
Shown in size 21in/53.25cm on model with 21.75in/55.25cm circumference head

Alternative yarn

Lorna's Laces Shepherd Worsted [225yd/206m per 114g; 100% Wool]

Gauge

18 sts x 26 rows to 4in/10cm on 4.5mm needles over St.St.
18 sts x 28 rows to 4in/10cm on 4.5mm needles over 1x1 Rib

Sizes

To fit sizes: 19 [21, 23] in/ 48 [53.25, 58.25] cm
Finished size: 15.5 [17.75, 20] in/ 39.5 [45, 50.5] cm

Skills required

Knit & purl sts, knitting in the round, increases & decreases, specialist cast-on, lace

Pattern contents

Written & charted instructions; illustrated tutorials for Alternate Cable cast-on for 1X1 & 2x2 ribs

Support

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Published January 2008
PDF file size: 2.9MB
Product code: WW046KStarburst
Technical editor: Tana Pageler
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