My favorite part of Vogue Knitting – The Ultimate Knitting Book is the Stitch Dictionary chapter with over 100 stitch patterns. I like to select favorites and determine how to incorporate them into knitting projects.

The simple vine stitch pattern appealed to me because it is lacy and has a lot of motion and texture. If you have not mastered knitting lacy patterns, be sure to keep careful track of the line currently being knit and check your work for accuracy frequently to make corrections easier to manage. It is very easy to miss a YO or a Psso. Be sure to use a stitch marker to keep track of the beginning of rounds.

The “close” version of the hat will fit the average woman’s head. Instructions for “slouchier” and/or “looser” versions are provided in case they are needed.

Supplies
Berroco Vintage (50% Acrylic, 40% Wool, 10% Nylon) or another worsted weight yarn
US 7 16” circular needles
US 7 double pointed needles

Gauge
5 stitches per inch with US7 needles and a stockinette swatch

Stitches
K: Knit
K1-tbl: Knit 1 through the back loop
K-fb: Knit into front and back of 1 stitch
K2tog: Knit 2 together
Psso: Pass slipped stitch over
P: Purl
Sl: Slip
SSK: Slip 2 stitches to the right needle. Insert left needle
into front of the 2 stitches. Knit them together through
the back loop.
YO: Yarn over