Product Description
Hc45 Flutter Butterfly Hat
Flutter Butterfly Hat, a simple lace pattern a deep rib and finished off with a pompom.
Flutter... represents pretty native butterflies dancing among the tussocks on the hill country station.
The yarn is Goodwool & Otematata Station DK in the beautiful colour Muster. A fully traceable yarn, grown at Otematata Station, made in Christchurch at Wild Earth Yarns and dyed with natural dyes by Bex at Good Wool.
The pattern has two versions, knitted flat on straight needles or on the round on double pointed needles.
TENSION: 22 sts and 30 rows to 10 cm [4 ins] over stst on 4 mm (6 US) needles.
MEASUREMENTS:
To Fit size:
Small - 53 cm (21 ins)
Medium/Large - 58.5 cm (23 ins)
MATERIALS:
Goodwool & Otematata Station DK
Muster 1 2 100 gm Hanks
One pair each size 3.25 mm (3 US) and 4 mm (6 US) knitting needles or one set each size 3.25 mm (3 US) and 4 mm (6 US) double pointed needles.
Flutter Butterfly Hat - Hc47 by LisaFdesign
What is Being Made
The Flutter Butterfly Hat is an adult-sized knitted hat featuring an elegant butterfly lace pattern. This downloadable knitting pattern offers two finished sizes: Small (53 cm / 21 inches circumference) and Medium/Large (58.5 cm / 23 inches circumference). The design combines decorative lace work with classic hat construction, making it an ideal project for knitters seeking a garment that balances visual interest with wearability.
Craft and Primary Technique
This is a knitting project suitable for knitters with intermediate skill level. The pattern utilizes both flat and circular knitting techniques, employing double pointed needles (dpn) for seamless construction where appropriate. The butterfly lace pattern requires attention to yarn overs and decreases to create the decorative motif throughout the hat.
Stitches and Stitch Techniques Used
- Stocking Stitch (stst) – The foundational fabric, worked as knit stitches on right-side rows and purl stitches on wrong-side rows
- Yarn Round Needle (yrn) – Creates the openwork characteristic of lace patterns
- Knit and Purl Stitches – Basic stitches that form the structure
- Decreases – Used in conjunction with yarn overs to shape the butterfly lace motif
- Ribbing – Implied for cuff and finishing details to provide stretch and structure
Materials and Yarn Specifications
This pattern calls for Goodwool Merino 8ply yarn in the Muster colorway, with one 100 gram hank required for completion. The yarn weight is DK (8ply), a medium-weight yarn that provides excellent drape for lace patterns while maintaining the hat's shape.
Needles Required:
- One pair each of 3.25 mm (US size 3) and 4 mm (US size 6) knitting needles, or
- One set each of 3.25 mm (US size 3) and 4 mm (US size 6) double pointed needles
Tension and Gauge
Correct tension is essential for this pattern. Knitters should achieve 22 stitches and 30 rows to 10 cm (4 inches) over stocking stitch using 4 mm (US size 6) needles. The pattern emphasizes that achieving proper gauge is critical to ensuring the finished hat meets the specified measurements.
Pattern Format
This is a downloadable PDF pattern from independent designer LisaFdesign. The pattern includes comprehensive abbreviations, detailed measurements, and instructions suitable for intermediate knitters. The design is protected by copyright, with reproduction strictly forbidden.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | DK |
| Pages: | 0 |
| Designer: | LisaFdesign |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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