Got cats? Show your love of these delightful miniature tigers with the Silver Tabby Hat. Seven felines rest peacefully on a shelf that encircles the hat. A colorwork lace design then transitions into the crown of the hat. Perhaps these tabbies are soaking up the sun in a winter windowsill?
$6.50
ADD TO CARTNOTE: This original design pattern is the copyrighted property of Melissa Burke, Apiary Knits, and is intended for the personal use of the original purchaser only. Please do not reproduce or distribute this pattern (in whole or in part) without express written permission from Melissa Burke, Apiary Knits.
SIZE(S):
Hat fits an adult head size of approx 21” – 23” (53.5 cm – 58.4 cm). Additional sizes available by changing needle sizes or working more/fewer pattern repeats or rounds.
CHARTED/WRITTEN:
Colorwork and crown shaping are charted (ribbing is not). Includes complete written directions so the ability to read a chart is not necessary to work this pattern.
GAUGE:
26 stitches/26 rounds to 4” x 4” (10 cm x 10 cm) in stockinette stitch colorwork, blocked.
The hat is provisionally cast on for a tubular cast-on and then worked in the round. Instructions are provided for using either cable cast-on or long tail cast-on as alternative cast on methods.
Pompom utilizes approx 16 yds (15 m) of yarn. Pompom yardage is included in yarn requirements.
Hat features an attractive decrease and looks just as lovely without a pompom should you wish to forego this extra embellishment.
To work this pattern, you will need to know:
- Tubular Cast-On (explained), Longtail or Cable Cast-On (optional)
- Crochet Provisional Cast-On
- Knit and purl stitches
- Slipped stitches
- Decrease stitches – CDD
- Knowledge of colorwork (3 color)
YARN:
Approx 138 yds (126 m) from one 3.5 oz/100 gr (210 yds/192 m) skeins of Malabrigo Rios (100% Superwash Merino Wool) in 689 Valentina.
Approx 85 yds (78 m) from one 3.5 oz/100 gr (210 yds/192 m) skeins of Malabrigo Rios (100% Superwash Merino Wool) in 063 Natural. [includes 16 yds (15 m) for pom pom]
Approx 33 yds (30 m) from one 3.5 oz/100 gr (210 yds/192 m) skeins of Malabrigo Rios (100% Superwash Merino Wool) in 212 Gris.
NEEDLES:
US 4 (3.5 mm) 16” (40 cm) circular needle
US 6 (4.0 mm) 16” (40 cm) circular needle Or
US 6 (4.0 mm) 6” (15cm) [or shorter] double-pointed needle
Or any size needed to obtain correct gauge.
NOTIONS:
2 yds (2 m) green/gold worsted superwash wool yarn for cats eyes
2 yds (2 m) pink worsted superwash wool yarn for cats noses (Malabrigo Rios 689 Valentina used in sample)
G-6 (4.0 mm) crochet hook (for provisional cast-on)
2.7 yds (2.5 m) scrap contrasting color worsted yarn (for crochet provisional cast-on)
Stitch marker
Cable needle
Tapestry/blunt yarn needle