Stries

“A blank canvas to play with colors and texture, Stries is a warm and colorful cloud with a striking effect. A statement piece on a minimalist outfit. Yarn structure and properties often inspire me to match constructions or enhance texture. For example, fluffy silk mohair and merino singles bring softness and squishiness, while a more rustic yarn gives structure to the hat and stitch pattern. I wanted this pattern to be a playground for knitters to dare and experiment with unusual mixes.” Stries is a textured ribbed hat made of columns of twisted stitches and purl stitches. You begin by using 3 strands of 3 different yarns for the folded brim, then switch to 2 strands of 2 different yarns for the rest of the hat. It is a simple and easy-to-knit hat. SIZE 1 (2, 3) Teen (adult medium, adult large) FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Circumference (unstretched): 13.5 (15.25, 16.75)” / 34.5 (38.5, 42.5) cm. Brim Length: 5.5 (6, 6.25)” / 14 (15, 16) cm. Length (with folded brim): 7.25 (7.75, 8.5)” / 18.5 (19.5, 21.5) cm. Total Length (brim unfolded): 12.75 (13.75, 14.75)” / 32.5 (35, 37.5) cm. Recommended ease: 6.5”–7” / 16.5–18 cm of negative ease. MATERIALS Yarn: CC1: 150 (175, 205) yds / 140 (160, 185) m of fingering-weight yarn CC2: 125 (145, 170) yds / 115 (135, 155) m of fingering-weight yarn CC3: 110 (125, 145) yds / 105 (115, 135) m of lace-weight yarn Sample used: Sample 1 (purple/yellow) CC1: 1 skein of Fisherman Fingering by Maison Corlène (75% Bluefaced Leicester, 25% Masham, 438 yds / 400 m – 100 g), colorway Blodwyn. CC2: 1 skein of Merino Singles by La Bien Aimée (100% Merino, 400 yds / 366 m – 100 g), colorway Anemone. CC3: 1 skein of Mohair Silk by La Bien Aimée (70% mohair, 30% mulberry silk, 546 yds / 500 m – 50 g), colorway Buzz. Sample 2 (gray) CC1: 1 skein of Wensley Worsted by La Bien Aimée (50% Falkland Corriedale, 25% Falkland Merino and 25% Wensleydale, 250 yds / 230m – 100 g), colorway Direwolf. CC2: 1 skein of Fingering Singles by The Wandering Flock (100% Merino, 400 yds / 366 m – 100 g), colorway Aimée’s Peaches & Dreams. CC2: 1 skein of Mohair Silk by The Wandering Flock (80% kid mohair, 20% silk, 430 yds / 393 m – 50 g), colorway Aimée’s Peaches & Dreams. Needles: US 9 / 5.5 mm 16” / 40 cm circular needles, US 8 / 5 mm 16” / 40 cm circular needles and 32” / 80 cm circular needles or DPNs (for crown decreases). To achieve correct gauge, use larger or smaller needles if necessary. Notions: Stitch marker, tapestry needle. GAUGE 23 sts x 23 rounds to 4” / 10 cm on US 8 / 5 mm needles with CC1 and CC2 held together in Stries stitch pattern, after blocking. 18 sts x 20 rounds to 4” / 10 cm on US 9 / 5.5 mm needles with CC1, CC2 and CC3 held together in Stries stitch pattern, after blocking.