Mansard by NellKnits

Mansard

Knitting
April 2013
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
17 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch
US 6 - 4.0 mm
132 - 400 yards (121 - 366 m)
adult
English
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A twisted ridge design follows the shaping of the hat and mittens.
Mittens have a gusseted thumb, and are mirrored.

Shibui Merino Alpaca, was more than a pleasure to work with.

Shown in Shibui Merino Alpaca, 3.5oz.,131 yards, color Graphite
1 skein for hat,
2 skeins for mittens.
US6 (4mm) or size needed to achieve gauge.
Stitch markers, Smooth light yarn for holding thumb gusset &
Tapestry needle
Gauge - 17 stitches & 28 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch
Finished size - Hat is 18” un-stretched and 21+” stretched. 8 1/2 inches high.
Mittens - 10 1/2 inches high and 7 inches around at palm.

Size adjustments can be made by altering gauge and rows worked.

Many thanks fo my test knitters:

CarolBranham
Dulseigh
jilstolps and
MelliferaMel