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Alternato – knitting pattern
€10.00
A textured beanie with a little slouch and strong lines that add visual interest and character to this classic shape. This unisex Hat is worked in the round from the bottom up and is a versatile knit that will showcase hand dyes and semi solids perfectly.
This pattern is available individually, or as part of the Classic Woolly Toppers eBook.
Hat Description
Alternato is a vertically knit comfort fit slouch. It features alternating columns of slipped stitches around the body, which grow up from the brim. It has a gently gathered crown.
Pattern Details
Yarn
176 [205, 241, 284, 335] yd/162 [187, 221, 260, 307] m
DK weight, single or plied yarn; solid, semi-solid or variegated yarns.
Needles & Notions
Set 3.25mm/UK10/US3 & 3.5mm/UK–/US4 DPNs/Circular or size needed to obtain gauge
Stitch marker as necessary
Tapestry needle
Sample Details
Shown in SparkleDuck Genie DK [284yd/260m per 100g; 60% Superwash BFL, 20% Silk, 20% Nylon]
Shown in size 20in/51cm on model with 20.5in/52cm circumference head
Alternative Yarns
The Wool Kitchen BFL Silk DK [232yd/212m per 100g; 55% BlueFaced Leicester, 45% Silk]
Gauge
24 sts x 34 rows to 4in/10cm on 3.5mm needles over Stocking St.
27 sts x 37 rows to 4in/10cm on 3.25mm needles over Twisted Rib
Sizes
To fit size: 16 [18, 20, 22, 24] in/ 40.5 [45.75, 51, 55.75, 61] cm
Finished size: 14.25 [16, 17.75, 19.5, 21.25] in/ 36.25 [40.5, 45, 49.5, 54] cm
Pattern Notes
Notes about adjusting depth and slouch, and achieving additional sizes, are included.
Pattern Support
If you need help with this pattern, or have any questions about it, we have a dedicated forum thread where we can help you! Click here to visit the thread.
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Product Details
- Alternato Hat knitting pattern
- Designer: Woolly Wormhead
- Technical Editing: Heather Murray, Tana Pageler
- Translation: Šárka Dvořáčková (CZ); Alessia Càmpera (IT)
- ISBN: 978-9916-691-19-9
- Copyright Date: 2012
- Last Revision: February 2024
- File Name: WW195KAlternato
- PDF File Size: 1.28MB; 150dpi
Additional information
| Accessibility | Colour Blind Friendly |
|---|---|
| Construction | Bottom-up, In The Round |
| Craft | Knit |
| Designer | Woolly Wormhead |
| Instructions Type | Written Only |
| Items | Hats |
| Language | English, čeština, Italiano |
| Product Type | Single Pattern |
| Size | 6 Months (15 to 16in), 12 Months (17 to 18in), Child/Teen (19 to 20in), Adult (21 to 22in), L Adult (23 to 24in) |
| Stitch Pattern | Twisted Stitches |
| Yarn Type | Dip-Dyed, Hand-Spun, Kettle Dyed, Semi-Solid, Single Ply, Solid, Space-Dyed, Variegated |
| Yarn Weight | DK |
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