Virginia Cloche by Annika Barranti

Virginia Cloche

Knitting
January 2014
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
21 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch with larger needles
US 5 - 3.75 mm
US 3 - 3.25 mm
210 - 420 yards (192 - 384 m)
baby [toddler, child/tween, teen/adult small, adult large]
English
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Knitted from the top of the crown down, Virginia is a 1920s-inspired cloche with an asymmetrical brim, knitted with worsted weight yarn at a tighter-than-recommended gauge for a firm fabric that will keep its shape without the extra step of felting. A shorter crown and contrast band, along with a stockinette brim, differentiate Virginia from Ginger. Add a broach or decorative button for a bit of flare!

Choose a size that is as close to your actual head circumference as possible. If you are between sizes or prefer a jauntier fit, go down a size. Shown in Adult Small on a 22.5-inch head.

Skills Needed knitting in the round, increasing, short rows, i-cord bind-off (directions given).