| Twister | |
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by Anne Kuo Lukito
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| Twister | |
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by Anne Kuo Lukito
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I noticed that Mother Nature had created many things in spiral patterns, from fern fronds to shells to whirlpools. Thus, I was inspired to create my own. The spirals of Twister start at the brim, traveling upwards until they merge in a vortex at the crown.
This hat pattern is unique in that you start by making the brim (bill), and then you attach it seamlessly to the hat body and work the turned hem at the same time. This is a pattern for the more experienced knitter, or one who is not afraid to try something more challenging. Skills needed to knit this hat include mastery of working in the round, working in the round with 2 circular needles and on double-pointed needles, casting on provisionally onto 2 circular needles, 3-needle knitting, and working twisted stitches.
The pattern is written with 5 pages of clear and detailed instructions in a professionally designed layout, with several photos, and very readable text in 11pt font. Measurements given in US standard and metric.
Sizes / Finished Measurements
Includes instructions for S (M, L).
Finished circumference:17 (19, 21)”/43.2 (48.3, 53.3)cm
To fit up head sizes: 18.5 (20.5, 22.5)”/47 (52, 57.2)cm
Materials
170-210 yds/155-192m of DK weight yarn.
US 6/4.25mm needles, or size needed to obtain gauge
Gauge
22 sts x 28 rows = 4”/10cm in St. st
23-24 sts x 30 rows = 4”/10cm in pattern st
Other Pattern Details
Hemmed edge, and seamless brim/hat body join.
Instructions include options for brimmed or brimless hat.
Instructions for an alternative brim/hat joining construction.
Template for the brim support insert in all 3 sizes.
File size: 860KB
5 pages, full color
Skills and Techniques Used in Pattern
Mastery of working in the round;
Working in the round with 2 circular needles and on double-pointed needles;
Casting on provisionally onto 2 circular needles;
3-needle knitting;
Shaping and decreasing;
and working twisted stitches.
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$6.35
(When you click the "buy" button, you will be directed to a Ravelry Pay Pal shop. Enter your Pay Pal account information
and follow the instructions. After your payment is confirmed, you will receive a link to access and download the electronic file.)
© Copyright Anne Kuo Lukito, 2007. All content, including text, graphics, photos, images and diagrams are copyright and property of Anne K. Lukito and Crafty Diversions.
You may print this pattern for your own personal use only. You may not sell or use this pattern or items made from the pattern for commercial use or for profit.
If you have questions, you can contact the Anne at craftydiversions (at) gmail (dot) com.
