What you'll need
| To fit, cm: | 40 | 53 | 58 |
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Ginger's Hand Dyed Splendor 4ply - Wine O Clock
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1 | 1 | 1 |
Product Description
A slouchy lace beret knitted in sumptuous merino silk fingering, enough to keep the blustery winds at bay while being a stylish additional to every knitter’s summer wardrobe.
The pattern is available in three sizes (S, M and L) and two fit options, slouchy and snug.
Materials
Ginger’s Hand Dyed Splendor (100g / 3.53 oz, 400m / 437 yds, 50% Merino / 50% silk) 45 (50, 55)g 180 (200, 220)m / 197 (219, 240)yds
Slouchy version Sample shown in the colourway 'Wine o’Clock'
Fitted version Sample shown in the colourway 'Gorblimey'
2.5mm / US 1.5 needles 3.75mm / US 5 needles
Gauge
28 sts and 48 rows = 10cm / 4” in 3 x 1 twisted rib using 2.5mm needles (blocked) 20 sts and 28 rows = 10cm / 4” in lace pattern using 3.75mm needles (blocked)
Sizes
Small, medium and large To fit 48 (53, 58)cm / 19 (21, 23)” Finished size 38 (43, 48)cm / 15 (17, 19)”
Montrose Hat by Clare Devine
What is Being Made
The Montrose is an advanced knitting hat design created by Clare Devine that celebrates the height of summer in Scotland. This downloadable PDF pattern provides comprehensive instructions for constructing a complete hat from crown to finished brim, making it suitable for experienced knitters seeking a sophisticated seasonal project.
Knitting Techniques Used
This advanced-level hat employs structured knitting techniques that progress logically from the crown downward. The pattern is organized into distinct sections—crown shaping, body development, and brim finishing—allowing knitters to work methodically through each stage. The inclusion of specific pattern notes and abbreviations indicates the design uses specialized stitch techniques and shaping methods appropriate for advanced crafters.
Stitches and Stitch Details
While the PDF content references pattern abbreviations and gauge specifications essential to the design, the specific stitch names and sequences are contained within the full pattern instructions. The structured progression from crown to brim suggests the use of decreasing techniques for crown shaping and potentially ribbed or textured stitches for the brim and body sections typical of quality hat construction.
Materials Required
- Yarn: Specific yarn weight and yardage requirements are detailed in the materials section of the pattern
- Needles: Knitting needles (referred to as "Pointy Sticks" in the designer's branding) in the appropriate size for your chosen yarn
Pattern Format and Support
This is a downloadable PDF pattern with complete finishing instructions and blocking guidance. The pattern includes gauge information, multiple size options, and contact details for Clare Devine, allowing knitters to reach out with questions about this advanced summer hat design.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Designer: | Clare Devine |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Advanced |
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