Worked in Super Bulky yarn, Rifle Peak is swiftly knit and ready to wear in a few short hours. It features a simple half-drop allover cable pattern that results in an interesting, undulating textural pattern that couples well with the many tonal or solid hues available today in these heavier weight yarns.
$6.00
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SIZE(S):
Hat fits an adult head size of approx 22” – 23.5” (55.9 cm – 59.7 cm). Unblocked, unstretched hat circumference approx 19” (48 cm). Unblocked hat height approx 8.25“ (20.95 cm). Additional sizes available by working more or fewer pattern stitch/row repeats.
CHARTED/WRITTEN:
The pattern is fully charted, but also includes complete written directions so the ability to read a chart is not necessary to work this pattern.
GAUGE:
10 sts/15 rnds to 4” x 4” (10 cm x 10 cm) in cable pattern stitch, unblocked, unstretched, on largest needles. Accurate gauge is EXTREMELY important with sts of this size.
Hat is cast on using the longtail cast-on and then worked in the round.
Pompon utilizes approx 9 yds (8.25 m) of yarn. Pompon yardage is included in yarn requirements listed above.
Hat features an attractive decrease and looks just as lovely without a pompon should you wish to forego this extra embellishment.
To work this pattern, you will need to know:
- Longtail cast-on
- Knit and purl stitches
- Cable stitches – 1/1 RC
- Decrease stitches – K2TOG
YARN:
Allow approx 90 yds (82 m) super bulky weight yarn. (Yardage INCLUDES pompon.)
Sample knit using (1) 5.3 oz/150 gr (90 yds/82 m) skein of Malabrigo Rasta 100% Merino wool in Indiecita.
NEEDLES:
US 11 (8 mm) 16” (40 cm) circular needle or dpns
US 15 (10 mm) 16” (40 cm) circular needle or dpns
Or any size needed to obtain correct gauge.
NOTIONS:
Tapestry/blunt yarn needle
Clover blue (large) pompon maker or 3-3/8” (8.6 cm) piece of cardboard