Product Description
Hc36 Aliana Slouch
KNITTING PATTERN
Full of texture and lace this is a fabulous slouchy hat. Lacey rib with rows of eyelets and diamonds, topped off with a pompom. Knitted in 4ply/fingering yarn on 3.25mm (3 US) needles The Hat pattern has two versions, knitted flat on straight needles or on the round on double pointed needles.
TENSION: 28 sts and 36 rows to 10 cm [4 ins] over stst on 3.25 mm [3 US] needles.
MEASUREMENTS: To Fit size: Average size adult - 53 cm (21 ins)
MATERIALS: Revive Yarn 4 ply Sage 1 100 gm Hank
One set each size 2.75 mm (2 US) and 3.25 mm (3 US) double pointed knitting needles, or one pair each size 2.75 mm (2 US) and 3.25 mm (3 US) knitting needles.
Aliana Slouch Hat by LisaFdesign
What is Being Made
The Aliana Slouch is a lacey rib and textured knitted hat designed to fit an average adult head measuring 53 cm (21 inches) in circumference. This downloadable knitting pattern creates a slouch-style hat that combines decorative lacey ribbing with textured stitch work for a relaxed, comfortable fit.
Knitting Techniques Used
This intermediate-level knitting project employs several fundamental and decorative techniques to create its distinctive appearance. The pattern utilizes both flat and circular knitting methods, as it can be worked on either double pointed needles or traditional knitting needles depending on the crafter's preference. The construction involves increasing and decreasing stitches to shape the crown and body of the hat, with yarn round needle techniques incorporated to create the lacey elements that define the design.
Stitches and Stitch Work
The Aliana Slouch features a combination of essential knitting stitches to achieve its textured and lacey appearance:
- Stocking Stitch: Forms the base fabric, created by knitting on right side rows and purling on wrong side rows
- Ribbing: Used in the lacey rib sections to create vertical texture and elasticity
- Yarn Round Needle (YRN): Creates the decorative lacey elements throughout the pattern
- Knit and Purl Stitches: Combined to build the textured sections of the hat
- Increases and Decreases: Shape the hat's crown and ensure proper fit
Materials and Gauge
The Aliana Slouch pattern calls for Revive Yarns 4 ply yarn in Sage colorway, requiring one 100 gram hank to complete the project. The 4 ply yarn weight provides a lightweight, breathable fabric ideal for a slouch hat that drapes elegantly.
Knitters will need two sets of double pointed needles or two pairs of straight needles: size 2.75 mm (US 2) for the ribbed cuff and size 3.25 mm (US 3) for the main body. The pattern is worked to a tension of 28 stitches and 36 rows over 10 centimeters (4 inches) in stocking stitch on 3.25 mm needles. Maintaining this gauge is essential for achieving the correct finished measurements and ensuring the hat fits properly.
Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Fingering |
| Pages: | 0 |
| Designer: | LisaFdesign |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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