Elicit
As a knitter, I think the best projects are the ones that look super-complicated and impress non-knitters but which are actually super-easy to do. For this pattern, I wanted to explore alternating twisted rib with diagonal mesh… and when I swatched the simple two-row repeat, I was astounded at how it turned out. The intuitive pattern created fascinating swirls that were a cinch to transition into a reversed spiraling crown. As such, I consider this hat the crown jewel of the Kino Knits E-book Hat Collection.
As a knitter, I think the best projects are the ones that look super-complicated and impress non-knitters but which are actually super-easy to do. For this pattern, I wanted to explore alternating twisted rib with diagonal mesh… and when I swatched the simple two-row repeat, I was astounded at how it turned out. The intuitive pattern created fascinating swirls that were a cinch to transition into a reversed spiraling crown. As such, I consider this hat the crown jewel of the Kino Knits E-book Hat Collection.
As a knitter, I think the best projects are the ones that look super-complicated and impress non-knitters but which are actually super-easy to do. For this pattern, I wanted to explore alternating twisted rib with diagonal mesh… and when I swatched the simple two-row repeat, I was astounded at how it turned out. The intuitive pattern created fascinating swirls that were a cinch to transition into a reversed spiraling crown. As such, I consider this hat the crown jewel of the Kino Knits E-book Hat Collection.
What testers had to say:
“The 2 row repeat was easy to remember making the hat easy to knit without having to check the pattern.”
“Wonderfully stretchy result. Very effective pattern using simple 2 row repeat.”
“I absolutely loved this pattern. I’m normally not a fan of working twisted stitches, but you won me over with this pattern.”
“Liked that its very easy to remember making it a perfect project to work on while binging Netflix. :) Did not dislike anything. Will make more in a smaller size.”
Skills:
Knitting and purling in the round, knitting through the back loop (twisted stitches), YO increases, K2tog decreases.
Yarn:
DK-weight yarn.
Sample shown in size 7 on 22”/56 cm head in Savvy Skeins Optimum DK (100% superwash merino wool) (250 yards/229 m per 3.99 oz/113 g). Colorway: Blue Jay.
Hat Actual Sizes:
Choose a size 2-4”/5-10 cm smaller than actual head circumference (circ)
1: 9”/23 cm circ, 4.5”/11 cm height
2: 10.5”/27 cm circ, 5”/13 cm height
3: 12”/30 cm circ, 5.5”/14 cm height
4: 13.5”/34 cm circ, 6”/15 cm height
5: 15”/38 cm circ, 7”/18 cm height
6: 18”/46 cm circ, 7.5”/19 cm height
7: 19.5”/50 cm circ, 8.25”/21 cm height
8: 22.5”/57 cm circ, 9.25”/23 cm height
Yarn Amounts (includes 15% buffer):
1: 50 yds/46 m
2: 60 yds/55 m
3: 80 yds/73 m
4: 95 yds/87 m
5: 125 yds/114 m
6: 180 yds/165 m
7: 195 yds/178 m
8: 245 yds/224 m
Gauge:
29.5 stitches and 38.5 rounds per 4”/10 cm in hat body stitch pattern in the round, blocked.
Tools:
1 stitch marker
Tapestry needle
Scissors
Needles:
US 4 (3.5 mm) needles for knitting a small circumference in the round, or size needed to get gauge.
Social Media:
Please post your finished hat on social media with #KinoKnitsEBook, #ExtemporizeHat, and #KinoKnits. Please also tag @kinoknits.