This pattern is available to purchase separately or as part of the Bambeanies collection.

Yarn
69 (76, 100, 112) yd/ 64 (79, 92, 103) m
24yd/22m for a 6x6in/15x15cm swatch in St.St.
Bulky weight, plied yarn.

Needles & Notions
Set 5.5mm/UK5/US9 DPNs/Circular or size needed to obtain gauge
Stitch marker as necessary
55yd/50m contrast yarn for trim
Crochet hook in size suitable for trim yarn
Tapestry needle

Sample details
Shown in Lorna’s Laces Shepherd Chunky (140yd/128m per 113g; 100% Wool)
Shown in size 20in/51cm on model with 20.5in/52cm circumference head

Gauge
14 sts x 20 rows to 4in/10cm on 5.5mm needles over St.St.

Alternative yarn
Malabrigo Chunky (104yd/95m per 100g; 100% Merino)

Sizes
To fit sizes: 17 (18.5, 20, 22) in/ 43.25 (47, 51, 56) cm
Finished size: 15.5 (17.25, 18.75, 20.5) in/ 39.5 (43.75, 47.5, 52) cm

Skills required
Knit & purl sts, knitting in the round, increases & decreases, I-cords, blanket stitch

Pattern contents
Written instructions; illustrated tutorials for I-cords, Blanket Stitch & Knitting in the Round

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 specific discussion thread in the Wormhead’s Hats group where you can ask any questions.

Published August 2011
PDF file size: 2.9MB
Product code: WW169BBBimple
Technical editors: Tana Pageler & Heather Murray