Crooked Walk Hat by Sue Peterson

Crooked Walk Hat

Knitting
December 2015
Sport (12 wpi) ?
6.5 stitches = 4 inches
in 7
US 5 - 3.75 mm
234 - 299 yards (214 - 273 m)
20"-24"
English
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Style
A hat with personality and style. Hat has a contrasting color rib followed by a striped rib and ending with the main color in a fun crooked rib pattern. Complete the ensemble with a matching Crooked Walk Scarf, also available from Olio Knits. Talk about stylin!
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Skills Needed
Casting On
Knitting, purling
Changing colors Directions given for a striping through pictures and video
Knitting in the round
Binding off
Videos are provided at olioknits.com for basic techniques as well as “how to” steps specific to this pattern.
Yarn
I used The Fibre Co.’s Road to China Light (65% baby alpaca, 10% cashmere 15% silk 159 yards/50 grams) Sport Weight
2 skeins Lapis, 1 skein Smoky Quartz, 1 skein Dragonfly or approx. 25 yds. of yarn you may already own.
Supplies Needed
Tape measure
Tapestry Needle
Stitch Marker
Needles - # 4 and 5 16” circular needle

Gauge- SPORT WEIGHT 24 stitches = 4” square in Stockinette Stitch using a #5 needle This pattern will “shrink” a bit when knit in the RIB and the STITCH PATTERN and be closer to 28 sts. per 4 inches

MEASUREMENTS/SIZES
Head Circumference 20” 22.5” 24”
Finished Width 18” 19” 21”