
Gelso Shawl
The Gelso Shawl combines delicate lace and soothing garter stitch, growing from a slim tip into a warm, woolen triangle.
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| Type | Pattern |
|---|---|
| From | Farm & Fiber Knits |
| Author | Tayler Harris |
| Published | December 22, 2023 |
| Format |
Inspired by the mountains of her native Utah, Tayler Harris created a warm, cozy cabled hat that's a delight to knit.
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The inspiration for Traverse came from Tayler’s love for the beauty, strength, and adventure of the mountains. Like the towering, majestic peaks of her home state of Utah, the allover chevron cable pattern of this hat may look daunting, but the view from the top is spectacular.
MATERIALS
Yarn Brooklyn Tweed Arbor (100% American Targhee wool; 145 yd (132 m)/50 g; sport weight): Butte, 2 skeins.
Needles Size 3 (3.25 mm) 16" (40 cm) circular (cir) for tubular CO; size 4 (3.5 mm) 16" (40 cm) cir; size 6 (4.0 mm) 16" (40 cm) cir and set of 4 or 5 double-pointed needles (dpn), or size needed to match gauge.
Notions Stitch markers (m); cable needle (cn); tapestry needle.
Gauge 34 sts and 36 rows = 4" (10 cm) in Chevron Cable pattern using largest needles, unstretched, after gentle blocking; 22 sts and 28 rows = 4" using largest needles in St st.
Finished Size 17" (43.2 cm) head circumference, unstretched. Hat will stretch to fit up to 21" [53.3 cm]) and 11½" (29.2 cm) tall with brim unfolded.
NOTES
• This hat is worked in the round from the bottom up, starting with a tubular cast on. K2, p2 ribbing is worked for the folded brim, and a chevron cable is worked for the main fabric.
• Stockinette-stitch gauge is given for ease of swatching or yarn substitution.
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