Muratura

Rich texture suggests ancient stone walls in this classic sideways-knit Hat, with a stitch pattern that lends itself well to a range of yarns, from dramatic hand-dyes to smooth solids. Just as a standard masonry pattern will yield different, but always beautiful results depending on the stone used, Muratura can be made new over and over again. Published in 3 sizes, it can be easily adjusted for a perfect fit. Both written and charted instructions are provided, with illustrated tutorials for the special construction techniques (provisional cast-on, short rows and grafting/Kitchener stitch). **Yarn** 116 (144, 176) yd/102 (127, 155) m 36yd/32m for a 6x6in/15x15cm swatch in Garter St. Aran weight, plied yarn. **Needles & Notions** Pair 4.5mm/UK7/US7 straight needles or size needed to obtain gauge 4.5mm crochet hook Approx. 2yd/2m waste yarn Stitch marker as necessary Tapestry needle **Sample details** Shown in SnailYarn BFL Aran (181yd/160m per 100g; 100% Superwash Bluefaced Leicester) Shown in size 21in/56cm, on model with 21.5in/54.5cm circumference head **Alternative yarn** Fleece Artist BFL Aran \[202yd/185m per 100g; 100% Wool\] **Gauge** 18 sts x 24 rows to 4in/10cm on 4.5mm needles over St.St. 18 sts x 36 rows to 4in/10cm on 4.5mm needles over Garter St. **Sizes** To fit sizes: 19 (21, 23) in/ 48.25 (53.25, 58.5) cm Finished sizes: 15.75 (18, 20.25) in/ 40 (45.75, 51.5) cm **Skills required** Knit & purl sts, knitting into the stitch below (Brioche), short rows, provisional cast-on, kitchener stitch **Pattern contents** Written & charted instructions; illustrated tutorials for Provisional Cast-on, Short Rows & Kitchener Stitch (Garter St.) **Accessibility Statement** The main PDF for this pattern is colour blind accessible. It uses black text on a white background. Charts are in greyscale and do not rely on colour. **Support** Do you need help with this pattern? We have a specific [discussion thread](http://www.ravelry.com/discuss/woolly-wormheads-hats/topics/3540958) in the Wormhead’s Hats group where you can ask any questions. Published December 2016 PDF file size: 3.3MB Product code: WW297KMuratura Technical editor: Clare Devine