Buddlings

Designed for the retreat I co-hosted with Vogue Knitting, Buddlings is an ideal pattern to start your short-row colourwork journey with. **Yarn** **Yarn A:** 188 (208, 229, 250, 271) yd/171 (190, 209, 228, 247) m **Yarn B**: 56 (63, 69, 75, 81) yd/51 (57, 63, 68, 74) m DK weight, single or plied yarn; tonal or high contrast solid, semi-solid or variegated yarns. **Needles & Notions** Pair 3.25mm/UK10/US3 straight needles or size needed to obtain gauge 3.25mm crochet hook Approx. 3yd/3m waste yarn Tapestry needle **Sample details** Shown in Dark Omen Yarns Merino DK in shades ‘Seer’ & ‘Mint’ (252yd/230m per 4oz/115g; 100% Superwash Merino) Shown in size 21in/53.25cm on model with 23in/58.5cm circumference head **Gauge** 24 sts x 48 rows to 4in/10cm on 3.25mm needles over Garter St. Sizes To fit size: 17 (19, 21, 23, 25) in/43.25 (48.25, 53.25, 58.5, 63.5) cm Finished size: 13.5 (15, 16.5, 18, 19.5) in/33.75 (38, 42, 45.75, 49.5) cm **Note** Fit is determined by row gauge – if your gauge differs, simply work more or fewer panels to achieve the desired size. Alternatively, adjust your gauge, needle size or yarn weight for a wider range of sizes. **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 in the Wormhead’s Hats group][2] where you can ask any questions. **Publication details ** ISBN: 978-9916-693-64-3 Tallinn, Estonia, 2025 Woolly Wormhead OÜ WW454KBuddlings Technical editor: Deb Bramham [1]: https://www.vogueknittinglive.com/italy2025/8292043 [2]: https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/woolly-wormheads-hats/topics/4366613