Product description

Architectural lines and innovative construction elevate an aviator cap you can knit with a single skein of Shelter. Lolo is worked sideways from a provisional cast-on; crown shaping is achieved with short rows while increases and decreases form a sinuous brim that covers the ears. Lines of slipped stitches flow across the garter background to accentuate the shaping and create sculptural shifts in texture. This unisex hat can be knit in multiple sizes by changing needle size and gauge; directions are given for 18” and 20” circumferences. Block the finished cap over a steep-sided bowl or other head-shaped form to correct excessive angularity.

Designer: Jared Flood

Collection: Fall 2015

 

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Lolo

Sideways Garter Hat with Earflaps

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  • Product description

    Architectural lines and innovative construction elevate an aviator cap you can knit with a single skein of Shelter. Lolo is worked sideways from a provisional cast-on; crown shaping is achieved with short rows while increases and decreases form a sinuous brim that covers the ears. Lines of slipped stitches flow across the garter background to accentuate the shaping and create sculptural shifts in texture. This unisex hat can be knit in multiple sizes by changing needle size and gauge; directions are given for 18” and 20” circumferences. Block the finished cap over a steep-sided bowl or other head-shaped form to correct excessive angularity.

    Designer: Jared Flood

    Collection: Fall 2015

     

  • Pattern materials

    YARDAGE

    • 140 (150) yards of worsted weight wool yarn


    YARN

    • 1 (2) skein(s) of Brooklyn Tweed Shelter (100% American Targhee-Columbia wool; 140 yards/50g)
    • Photographed in color Wool Socks (Size Small/Medium) & Soot (Size Large)


  • Pattern specs

    CONSTRUCTION

    • The hat begins with a Crocheted Provisional Cast On at center back, and is worked from side to side with Short Rows: Wrap & Turn Method, in a garter and slipped stitch pattern to highlight shaping. The earflaps are integrated through increases and decreases. The end of the hat is joined to the beginning with Joinery Bind Off. Stitches are picked up around the short crown edge of hat, and a few rounds are worked circularly to close the crown of the hat.


    GAUGE

    • Size Small/Medium: 20 stitches & 40 rows (20 ridges) =4″ in garter stitch, after blocking
    • Size Large: 18 stitches & 36 rows (18 ridges) = 4″ in garter stitch, after blocking


    NEEDLES

    Size A (for Body of Hat):

    • One pair of straight needles or a 32″ circular needle in size needed to obtain gauge listed for size you are making
    • Suggested Size for Small/Medium: 4½ mm (US 7)
    • Suggested Size for Size Large: 5mm (US 8)


    Size B (for Crown):

    • One 32″ circular needle or a set of double-pointed needles (DPNs), one size smaller than Size A needle(s)
    • Suggested Size for Small/Medium: 4 mm (US 7)
    • Suggested Size for Size Large: 4½ mm (US 7)


    FINISHED DIMENSIONS

    • Small/Medium (Large): 18 (20)” circumference, 10¼ (11¼)” height from center of crown to base of earflaps


    Please note: the stitch patterns in this garment are charted only.
  • Techniques

    Tutorials for all special techniques listed below are included in the pattern

    • Crocheted Provisional Cast On
    • Short Rows: Wrap & Turn Method
    • Garter Stitch Selvedge
    • Joinery Bind Off (Three Needle Bind Off)


  • Pattern Updates

    17 October 2023: Version 1.1

    On page 5, the instruction to knit one row in the working yarn before beginning Chart A has been added.

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