1&2/2026

Stash buster knits 1&2/2026
I had to modify the chevron pattern to get a multiple of 14 stitches repeat (I wanted to cast on 98 stitches using my thicker yarn).
German twisted cast on (98 stitches both for the cowl and hat) and Icelandic BO to match the CO used.

Cowl: 5 vertical repetitions of the 16 rows pattern. Started on 3.25 mm needles and increased gradually the size of the needles (3.75 mm, 4 mm, 4.5 mm, 5 and 5 5 mm).

Hat: Started on bigger needles (3.75 mm) for the folded brim (32 rows) and continued using 3,25 mm. After completing a R8, first decreases worked on a R9 (p3tog stitches 7, 8 and 9 of each repeat). For a slouchy hat, I should have started to decrease later.
I decreased when the hat’s height was 8 inches (approx. 20 cm). I made a longer hat to wear it slouchy or with a folded brim. I guess I like it.

Malabrigo Washted is a thick superwash yarn and this dark blue color is lovely, but difficult to capture accurately.

I loved this stretchy pattern, it is a great option for a hat or cowl. Next time I intend to use a cotton & silk yarn from my stash for a thinner texture.