Twirl Away
Twirl Away
Using a combination of fun cables and simple ribbing, this unisex hat was designed to make a big impact. The large cables look dramatic, but are easy to memorize and knit. The squishy ribbing gives this hat a flexible fit, so that it is perfect for gift knitting. The cables are placed slightly differently on the sides than on the front and the back. When the cables meet at the crown, they create a surprising flower motif. So, look up, look down, then twirl away, because this hat is fun from every angle.
The Twirl Away hat is knit seamlessly from the bottom up in the round. The pattern is charted and includes written instructions. This pattern also includes instructions for adjusting the length of the hat to personalize the fit.
SIZES
Child (Adult)
YARN
DK weight yarn
Suburban Stitcher MERINO DK 100%
Superwash Merino, 250 yards / 4 oz 229 meters / 115 grams)
and
At Haynes House Yarns COMMUNITY DK 100% Superwash Merino, 231 yards / 4 oz 211 meters / 100 grams)
Shown in “Oooooh Honey” (Adult, Suburban Stitcher) & “I Just Need a Hug” (Child, At Haynes House)
110 (175) yards / 100 (160) m
FINISHED DIMENSIONS
Circumference: 13.75 (18.25) inches / 35 (43.5)cm
Total Length: 6.5 (7.5) inches / 16.5 (19)cm
NEEDLES
US 6 (4mm) 16-inch (40cm) circular or as required to meet gauge and DPNs in the same size
GAUGE
24 sts & 32 rounds = 4 inches 10cm in stockinette in the round after blocking
28 sts & 32 rounds = 4 inches 10cm over Twirl Away Chart in the round after blocking, unstretched
TOOLS
1 stitch marker, cable needle, & tapestry needle
SKILLS
knitting in the round, cable knitting