What you'll need
| One size only: | 8" x 8.5-9" |
|---|---|
Malabrigo Chunky -
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2 |
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Lion Brand Color Made Easy -
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1 |
Malabrigo Mecha
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1 |
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Lion Brand Scarfie -
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1 |
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Manos del Uruguay Serpentina -
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1 |
Berroco Vintage Chunky
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1 |
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We Are Knitters The Petite Wool -
|
1 |
Malabrigo Rios
|
2 |
Product Description
These unique cables appear like flames climbing upwards, hence the name Fiendfyre!
Pattern is written for one weight, bulky, but as you can see, all sorts of yarns can be used to create this beautiful hat. It is an advanced beginner to intermediate pattern, simply because of the cables, but the construction is quite straightforward.
Fiendfyre Hat by Wanded Knit and Crochet
Project Overview
The Fiendfyre Hat is a knitted hat design created by Jenny Noto of Wanded Knit and Crochet. This downloadable PDF pattern is suitable for advanced beginners to intermediate knitters looking to create a finished hat measuring approximately 7 inches by 8.5 inches when laid flat and unstretched.
Craft and Technique
This project uses knitting as the primary construction method. The pattern incorporates cable stitches as a decorative and structural element, making it an excellent project for knitters who want to develop their skills with more advanced stitch work while remaining accessible to those with intermediate experience.
Stitches and Stitch Work
The Fiendfyre Hat pattern utilizes several key knitting stitches and techniques:
- Cable stitches: The pattern features C4F (cable 4 front) and C4B (cable 4 back) stitches, which create textured, twisted columns in the fabric
- Basic stitches: Knit (K) and purl (P) stitches form the foundation of the pattern
- Increases: KFB (knit front back) is used to add stitches where shaping is needed
- Decreases: K2tog (knit 2 together) and P2tog (purl 2 together) are used for shaping and finishing
- Circular knitting: The pattern uses circular needles for seamless construction
Materials and Tools Required
To complete the Fiendfyre Hat, you will need the following materials and tools:
- Yarn: Approximately 120 to 130 yards of bulky weight yarn
- Needles: US 10.5 (6.5mm) 16-inch circular needles and US 13 (9mm) 16-inch circular needles and/or double-pointed needles (dpns)
- Additional tools: Stitch marker, tapestry needle, scissors, and cable needle
Gauge and Sizing
The pattern specifies a gauge of 12 stitches equaling 4 inches across when measured on Color Made Easy yarn. The finished hat dimensions are approximately 7 inches by 8.5 inches when laid flat without stretching. Note that height may vary depending on the specific yarn used in your project.
Pattern Details
This is a downloadable PDF pattern from independent designer Wanded Knit and Crochet. The pattern includes complete abbreviations and instructions for all techniques used. The designer recommends reading through the entire pattern before beginning, with special attention paid to the special stitches section to ensure successful completion of the project.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Super Chunky |
| Featured Products: | Berroco Vintage Chunky Malabrigo Mecha Malabrigo Rios |
| Pages: | 4 |
| Designer: | Wanded Knit and Crochet |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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