Dipyramid Hat - Pattern Preview by emilygreeneknits

DIPYRAMID

by Emily Greene

Dipyramid is a graphic, stranded colorwork hat knit in the round. This hat features a deep, folded brim in 2x2 ribbing, and a playfully geometric colorwork motif that transitions through a gradient from main to contrast color at the crown. An optional tubular cast-on and jaunty pom pom provide polished finishing touches. While the finished beanie appears complex, an easy, twocolor chart and relatively short floats make this playful, modern hat accessible to a wide range of knitters. Work the ribbing in the main color and the pom pom in the contrast to emphasize the gradient effect, or invert them for a bigger graphic punch.

Pattern version 2 | November 2018

PATTERN INFORMATION

SCHEMATIC

Yarn

For hat only (not including pom-pom): Main Color (MC): 163 (174, 185, 196) yards [149 (159, 169, 179) meters] of DK weight yarn needed Contrast Color (CC): 76 (81, 86, 91) yards [69 (74, 79, 83) meters] of DK weight yarn needed

17 (18 1/4, 1/2, cm 20 1/2)” (46.5, 49.5, cm 441/4(47, 50,1952) / 17/ 43.5 1⁄4 (18 1⁄2, 19 3⁄4,52.5) 20 1⁄2)” circumference body circumference at at colorwork colorwork body

9 1/2” / 24 cm as worn with brim folded

For 3” [7.5 cm] diameter pom-pom (either color): 105 yards [96 meters] Sample shown in Brooklyn Tweed Arbor (100% Targhee wool), in colorways ‘Hammock’ (MC) and ‘Fleet’ (CC)

Gauge

28 stitches & 29 rounds = 4” [10 cm] in charted colorwork pattern with Size A needle(s), after blocking 28.5 stitches & 29 rounds = 4” [10 cm] in 2x2 Ribbing with Size B needle(s), taken from relaxed fabric after blocking

as worn with brim folded

2 3/8” / 6 cm

Needles

24 cm / 9 1/2”

6 cm / 2 3/8” Size A (for Main Fabric) One 16ʺ [40 cm] circular and one set of double-pointed needles* in size needed to obtain gauge listed Recommended size: US 3 / 3.25 mm

Size B (for Ribbing) One 16ʺ [40 cm] circular needle, one size smaller than Size A Recommended size: US 2 / 2.75 mm

(46, 17 (18, 19 51.5) 19 3⁄4)” 1743(18, 19,48, 2050) 1/4)” cm / 43/(45.5, 48.5, cm circumference unstretched circumference atat thebrim, brim, unstretched

Size C (for optional Tubular Cast-On) One 16ʺ [40 cm] circular needle, two sizes smaller than Size A Recommended size: US 1 / 2.25 mm *A 32” circular needle can be used instead of 16” circular and DPNs if using the Magic Loop method for working small circumferences in the round.

Finished Measurements

Sizes XS (S, M, L) : 17 (18, 19, 20 1/4)” [43 (45.5, 48.5, 51.5) cm] circumference at the brim, 17 1/4 (18 1/4, 19 1/2, 20 1/2)” [43.5 (46.5, 49.5, 52.5) cm] circumference at colorwork; to be worn with 2- 3” [5-8 cm] negative ease Sample shown is size M, worn with 2 3/4” [7 cm] negative ease

Notions & Tools • Stitch markers (up to 18 may be desired, with one in a • • • •

different color or style to indicate BOR) Smooth waste yarn for (optional) tubular cast-on Cable needle for (optional) tubular cast-on Yarn needle for weaving in ends Pom-pom maker (optional)

Special Techniques Tubular Cast-On

Notes • Hat is knit in one piece from the bottom-up, in the round. • Read all chart rounds from right to left. • Slip markers as they are encountered unless otherwise noted. • Take care to keep floats loose as you knit, and to catch floats longer than five stitches at the back of your work.

Abbreviations BOR CC CDD

CN k k2tog MC p pm sl sm st(s) wyib wyif YO

beginning of row/round contrast color (used as indicated in chart and for pom-pom) centered double decrease: slip two stitches together knitwise (as if working k2tog), knit the next stitch, then pass the two slipped stitches over the stitch just worked (2 stitches decreased symmetrically) cable needle knit knit two stitches together (1 stitch decreased, leans right) main color (used for ribbing and as indicated in chart) purl place marker slip (all stitches are slipped purlwise unless otherwise noted) slip marker stitch(es) with yarn held in back of the work with yarn held in front of the work yarn over: bring working yarn to front, then over top of right needle from front to back, leaving working yarn at back (1 stitch increased)

• This pattern was originally published in Pom Pom Quarterly,

Issue 23 (Winter 2017). This version has been updated and expanded to include an additional size (L).

DIPYRAMID | All images, text & illustration © Emily Greene 2018

INSTRUCTIONS Cast On

Note: If you wish to omit the tubular cast-on, cast on 120 (128, 136, 144) stitches in your MC working yarn using your preferred cast-on method and Size B needle (suggested size US 2 / 2.75 mm), place marker for BOR and join for working in the round, then proceed to instructions for Ribbing. Work through Round 7 as described in SPECIAL TECHNIQUES: Tubular Cast-On. You now have 120 (128, 136, 144) stitches on your needle. Switch to Size B needle (suggested size US 2 / 2.75 mm).

Work Ribbing

Round 1: *K2, p2; repeat from * to end of round. Repeat Round 1 until piece measures 4 3/4” [12 cm] from the cast-on edge.

Establish Main Pattern

Switch to Size A needle (suggested size US 3 / 3.25 mm). Set-Up Round: Using MC yarn, knit all stitches. Note: Join CC yarn as you begin Round 1. You may place stitch markers between chart repeats during Round 1 if desired; be sure to use a unique marker to indicate the BOR. Round 1: Work Round 1 of Chart, working the 8-stitch repeat 15 (16, 17, 18) times across the round and changing colors as indicated. Continue as established, working Rounds 2-41 of Chart, and slipping markers as they are encountered.

Shape Crown

Work Rounds 42-48 of Chart, working decreases as indicated. [30 (32, 34, 36) stitches remain] Break MC yarn, leaving an 8” [20 cm] tail. Using CC yarn, complete crown decreases for your size as follows: Round 49: Knit all stitches. Round 50: *K1, CDD; repeat from * to last 2 (0, 2, 0) sts, k2 (0, 2, 0). [16 (16, 18, 18) stitches remain] Round 51: Knit all stitches.

CHART CHART

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Sizes XS & S Only: Round 52: *CDD, k1; repeat from * to end. [8 stitches remain] Sizes M & L Only: Round 52: *CDD, k1; repeat from * to last 2 sts, k2tog. [9 stitches remain] All sizes resume: Break CC yarn leaving an 8” [20 cm] tail. Place tail on tapestry needle and thread through remaining stitches, slipping each stitch off working needles as the tail is passed through. Pass yarn tail through crown stitches once more, then gently pull tail to draw crown stitches closed. Draw tail to inside of hat.

FINISHING

LEGEND

CHART LEGEND Knit Knit with with MC MC yarn yarn Knit Knit with with CC CC yarn yarn CDD CDD with with CC CC yarn yarn

Weave in ends and gently wet block hat to finished measurements. Carefully fold up brim and allow to dry in place, taking care not to overstretch the rib. Using CC yarn, make a pom pom and secure in place.

SPECIAL TECHNIQUES Tubular Cast-On

The tubular cast-on is optional; however, I highly recommend trying this technique, as it yields an exquisitely plump, stretchy edge that transitions flawlessly into the ribbing. Using waste yarn and Size C needle (suggested size US 1 / 2.25 mm), loosely cast on 61 (65, 69, 73) stitches using any cast-on method. Switch to your MC working yarn for all subsequent instructions. Set-Up Row (Increase row): *K1, YO; repeat from * to last st, k1. [121 (129, 137, 145) sts] Rearrange stitches as needed to join for working in the round, taking care not to twist your row of stitches. Join by slipping the last stitch worked in the Set-Up Row from your right needle to the left (purlwise), then place a stitch marker on your right needle to designate the beginning of the round. Round 1 (Tubular knit round): K2tog, *sl 1 wyif, k1; rep from * to last st, sl 1 wyif. [120 (128, 136, 144) sts] Round 2 (Tubular purl round): *Sl 1 wyib, p1; rep from * to end. Round 3 (Tubular knit round): *K1, sl 1 wyif; rep from * to end. Round 4 (Tubular purl round): *Sl 1 wyib, p1; rep from * to end. You will now rearrange your stitches for 2x2 ribbing; note that all stitches are slipped purlwise during this instruction, not worked, and that the working yarn can be dropped behind the work until the next round starts. Rearrange all stitches as follows: *Sl 1, sl 1 to CN and hold in back, sl 1 from left needle, sl 1 from CN, sl 1; rep from * to end. Round 5 (Tubular knit round): *K2, sl 2 wyif; rep from * to end. Round 6 (Tubular purl round): *Sl 2 wyib, p2; rep from * to end. Round 7 (True ribbing round): *K2, p2; rep from * to end. You have now completed the tubular cast-on and may remove the waste yarn used to cast on at any time by carefully snipping out or unravelling the cast-on. However, it is recommended that you work 1-2â&#x20AC;? of fabric before removing the waste yarn to ensure a stable, even edge for your ribbing.

DIPYRAMID | All images, text & illustration ÂŠ Emily Greene 2018

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