Knitting Patterns

Irving Park

Last modified on 2010-03-05 19:06:09 GMT. 0 comments. Top.

Free your fingering weight! During a recent stash inventory I realized that I have a lot of sock yarn that’s been gathering dust. Irving Park was born out of the idea that my sock yarn needed its own day in the sun.

Irving Park is a slouchy beret with ruching detail; ruching is one of my favorite techniques because it’s dead simple to do and produces spectacular results. The end result is a hat that’s perfect for those of us with bangs, or for days your mother would tell you to wear a hat but when you don’t want to squash your hair.

Size: Adult
Gauge: 7 sts/8 rows per inch
Materials: 250m/273y of fingering weight yarn, shown in Cherry Tree Hill Supersock
Needles: 16″ US #3/3.25mm circular needles, 1 set US #3/3.25mm double pointed needles
Notions: Tapestry needle
Skill Level: Advanced beginner

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Gehry

Last modified on 2010-03-05 19:07:47 GMT. 1 comment. Top.

Despite the snow and gray skies that come with living in Chicago, Millennium Park always holds its charm.  A few weeks ago I was struck by the contrast of the BP Pedestrian Bridge against the snow, winding its way across Columbus Drive like a giant metallic snake.  The bridge was designed by — and this hat is named for — architect Frank Gehry, who is better known for deconstructivist buildings like the Guggenheim.

The large cables in this hat evoke the same feeling as the sinuous curves of the bridge, and provide a beginning knitter a starting place for learning how to cable. Gehry is made from aran weight yarn and knits up quickly, making a beautiful hat with instant gratification.

Size: Adult
Gauge: 3.5 sts/5 rows per inch with larger needles
Materials: 100m/110y of Aran weight yarn, shown in Debbie Bliss Rialto Aran
Needles: 16″ US #9/5.5mm circular needles, 16″ US #10.5/6.5mm circular needles, 1 set US #10.5/6.5mm double pointed needles
Notions: Tapestry needle, cable needle
Skill Level: Advanced beginner

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