Recently, I opened a Vogue Knitting email to read about the My Mountain
design contest and they were giving away balls of Schachenmayr yarn. Giving it away and all I had to do was ask? I clicked on the email link and had a design forming in my head before I was even aware of conscious thought. The pattern below was my submission. I hadn't previously tried the yarn but I am a huge fan of it now. If you haven't tried it - you need to. It's soft and bulky and warm and just everything you would want for a winter hat. Visit the Schachenmayr web site for yarn information and free patterns! (http://us.schachenmayr.com/)
Adirondack Hat/Cowl
2 skeins Schachenmayr Boston Style
Size 8 circular needle (16")
Size 7 DPN
K = knit
P = purl
K2T = knit 2 together
YO = yarn over
PM = place marker
Cast on 56 stitches using the long tail method.
Set up row: PM; join and knit each stitch around, being careful not to twist row.
Row 1: *K1, P1; repeat from * to end of row.
Row 2: K all stitches.
Repeat rows until piece measures 8", ending with Row 1 of pattern.
Next row: *K2T, yo, K4. Repeat from * to last 6 stitches. K6.
Next row: K all stitches.
Next 2 rows: repeat Rows 1 and 2.
Bind off loosely.
Using the double point needles knit a 3 stitch I-cord 22" in length. Lace through openings at top of hat/cowl. Make pom-poms or tassels for the each end of the cord.
© 2013 E. Stilson-Ouderkirk
Adirondack Hat/Cowl2 skeins Schachenmayr Boston Style
Size 8 circular needle (16")
Size 7 DPN
K = knit
P = purl
K2T = knit 2 together
YO = yarn over
PM = place marker
Cast on 56 stitches using the long tail method.
Set up row: PM; join and knit each stitch around, being careful not to twist row.
Row 1: *K1, P1; repeat from * to end of row.
Row 2: K all stitches.
Repeat rows until piece measures 8", ending with Row 1 of pattern.
Next row: *K2T, yo, K4. Repeat from * to last 6 stitches. K6.
Next row: K all stitches.
Next 2 rows: repeat Rows 1 and 2.
Bind off loosely.
Using the double point needles knit a 3 stitch I-cord 22" in length. Lace through openings at top of hat/cowl. Make pom-poms or tassels for the each end of the cord.
To wear as a cowl, simply slip it over your head. As a hat, pull the cord tight and tie it up.
© 2013 E. Stilson-Ouderkirk