traverse by Lori Versaci

traverse

Knitting
January 2015
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
20 stitches and 54 rows = 4 inches
in Traverse Herringbone
US 8 - 5.0 mm
US 10 - 6.0 mm
275 yards (251 m)
One Size (fits average woman's head)
English
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Traverse is a toasty hat for cold days with a subtle, interesting pattern. It is knit in the round using raised slip-stitch to showcase the woolfolk yarn; by working half the stitches in each row and then moving the graduation one stitch at a time, you create a beautiful herringbone effect. The knitted fabric is tight both horizontally and vertically, making a dense, warm, garment. Traverse can be worn slouchy, or you can fold the broad, snug brim back to wear it as a fitted cap.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
RIM (snug fit): 17 ½”/44.5cm
BODY CIRC: 20”/51cm
HEIGHT: 11”/28cm

YARN
2 skeins woolfolk FÅR (100% Ultimate Merino® wool; 142 yds/130m per 50gm skein)
or
Approx 275 yds/250m worsted weight yarn

NEEDLES and NOTIONS

  • Sizes 8 US/5.0mm and10 US/6mm double-pointed needles or size needed to obtain gauge
  • Tapestry needle

GAUGE
20 sts and 54 rnds = 4”/10cm in Traverse Herringbone using larger needles (blocked).

CONSTRUCTION
Knit in the round from the bottom up.