Inversion Hat by Melynda Bernardi

Inversion Hat

Knitting
November 2019
DK (11 wpi) ?
21 stitches and 33 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette Stitch
US 2 - 2.75 mm
US 4 - 3.5 mm
230 - 370 yards (210 - 338 m)
Hat Circumference: 17 (18½, 20, 22)”/42.5 (46.5, 50, 55) cm
English
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An intriguing and fun-to-knit twist pattern is the focus of this hat and fingerless mitt set (you will receive instructions to knit both with purchase of PDF on this page).

The blend of wool, cashmere, and silk of the Kunlun yarn with simple attention to details brings a touch of luxury, making “Inversion” the perfect gift for your most knitworthy gift recipient.

Yarn
Miss Babs Kunlun
70% Merino Wool, 15% Cashmere, 15% Cultivated Silk; 280 yd/4.4 oz (255 m/125 g) skeins

1(1, 2, 2) skeins for both hat and mitts, shown in Thunderstorm

Or approximately 120 (150, 170, 190) yards/110 (140, 160, 180) meters DK weight yarn for hat and 110 (140, 160, 180) yards/100 (130, 150, 170) meters DK weight yarn for fingerless mitts.

Finished Measurements
Hat
Circumference: 17 (18½, 20, 22)”/42.5 (46.5, 50, 55) cm, unstretched

Height: 7½ (8½, 9½, 11)”/ 19 (21.5, 24, 27.5) cm

Fingerless Mitts
Circumference: 6¼ (7, 7¾, 8½)”/15.5 (17.5, 19.5, 21.5) cm, unstretched
Length: 7 (9, 10, 11)”/17.5 (22.5, 25, 27.5) cm

Needles
US 4 3.5 mm circular needle, 16”/40 cm long or size to obtain gauge
US 4 3.5 mm circular needle, double-pointed needles or preferred method for knitting small circumferences in the round or size to obtain gauge
For hat brim: US 2 2.75 mm circular needle, 16”/40 cm long or two sizes smaller than needle size used to obtain gauge

Gauge
Blocked: 21 stitches and 33 rounds = 4”/10 cm in stockinette stitch.
Unblocked: 22 stitches and 35 rounds = 4”/10 cm in stockinette stitch.

Notions
Five stitch markers
Stitch holder
Tapestry needle