Shimmery Locs Slouchy by Wena' Knaup

Shimmery Locs Slouchy

Loom Knitting
October 2013
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
not required for this project
6.0 mm (J)
560 yards (512 m)
Child to Adult
English
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Created especially for long hair, braids and locs to help eliminate hair bunching and/or tangling.

Skill Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Size: Teen/Adult
Materials:
Red Heart Shimmer (3.5oz/100g/280yds/256m)
Sample used 1 skein each #1929 Red & #1012 Black
48peg round knitting loom
Loom tool
J(10)/6mm crochet hook
Stitch markers
Bent-tip tapestry needle
Created especially for long hair, braids and locs to help eliminate hair bunching and/or tangling.

Skill Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Size: Teen/Adult
Materials:
 Red Heart Shimmer (3.5oz/100g/280yds/256m)
o Sample used 1 skein each #1929 Red & #1012 Black
 48peg round knitting loom
 Loom tool
 J(10)/6mm crochet hook
 Stitch markers
 Bent-tip tapestry needle
Gauge: not required
Abbreviations:

 CO = cast-on
 BO = bind off
 TwS = Twisted Stockinette
 K = knit
 P = purl
 R (rnd) = round
 Sl = skip peg
 WYIF = with yarn in front


Special technique:
Skip wyif = lift loop from peg to be skipped and hold out of way; string working yarn behind emptied peg; replace loop on to peg
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Notes: Please ensure to read all pattern instructions and study charts prior to starting. This pattern incorporates several different techniques and pattern formats, i.e. visor/brim; mariposita pattern for the brow; two separate lace chart patterns for slouch body; and crown decreasing.
To make a larger or smaller cap, simply change looms and adjust pattern accordingly.