Dec 122014
 

Diagonal mesh and fun sideways construction make the Yoli Hat engaging to knit, with just the right amount of modern style. Worked sideways in one piece from a provisional cast on and then grafted, the garter brim fits comfortably while the short rows create slouch and naturally shape the crown. Finished carefully, Yoli is reversible and can be worn right off the needles.

Construction: The Yoli Hat is knit sideways beginning with a provisional CO which is grafted to the final row. Stitch gauge determines the height of the crown, while row gauge determines circumference; to adjust the size of the brim, work fewer or more repeats of the mesh.

Techniques & Skills Used: provisional CO, knit, short rows, easy lace, grafting; links are included to my short rows and grafting tutorials.

Size: S/M (M/L); 18.5 (20)” brim circumference and 9 (10)” crown, unstretched.

Yarn: Malabrigo Yarn Merino Worsted (100% merino wool, 210 yards/ 192m/100g), size S/M shown in Verde Azul; 1 skein, or 140 (155) yards of worsted weight wool yarn.

Other Materials: US 8 (5mm) needle, or size to match gauge; Stitch markers (2); Scrap yarn for provisional CO; Yarn needle.

Gauge: 18 st and 28 rows/4” in garter stitch, 16 st and 32 rows in diagonal mesh pattern, after gentle blocking.

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  2 Responses to “Yoli Hat”

  1. You kinda broke my brain with the idea of knitting a hat sideways. But then I thought about it really hard (you could probably smell the smoke) and I think I have and idea how it might work.

    As usual, you are doing crazy & amazing things!