I had fun figuring out the chart and how to knit the pattern without driving myself crazy. It was also interesting to get a picture of the top of my head by myself.
Unfortunately, some of my creating time has gone to writing and editing the pattern, but it is still creating. Deb Jaworowicz really helped me get the pattern clear and looking nice. I will definitely think of her when I next need a tech editor.
I'm rather proud of how it turned out. I think I could do a better job with the knitting as I'm horribly out of practice with intarsia. If I knit another, I will likely try duplicate stitch for some of it, like the green in the trees.
Alt National
Park Service hat
by Michelle
Trudeau Fleming
Description:
I've been wanting to do hats to
support the upcoming science marches. A friend commented “I want
an Alt National Parks Service hat” and I thought it was a great
idea. I charted it out and got to knitting.
Difficulty level:
Intermediate
Skills Required:
Bind off
Cast on
Color chart reading
Decreases
Intarsia (worked flat, not in the round)
Knit
Purl
Yarn:
Chart
1:
MC:
dark brown
CC1:
light brown
CC2:
white
CC3:
light green
CC4:
dark green
Chart
2:
MC:
desired hat color
CC1:
light brown
CC2:
white
CC3:
light green
CC4:
dark green
CC5:
dark brown
CC6:
gold
Sample uses (amounts are approximate):
Wool Ease (80% acrylic, 20% wool)
Avocado: 20-40 yards
White: 5-10 yards
Forest Green Heather: 10-20 yards
Heartland (100% acrylic)
Sequoia: 125 yards
Vanna's Choice (100% acrylic)
Toffee: 20-40 yards
Needles:
US 6/4.0 mm. Hat is worked both flat
and in the round. Needle length for your personal circular knitting
preference should be used (double
points, 2 circs, Magic Loop)
Gauge:
19 sts/24 rounds = 4 inches in
stockinette in needle size required to obtain gauge.
A
US 6 (4.0mm) to US 8 (5.0mm) is a suggested starting point.
Notions:
Yarn needle
Stitch marker
Abbreviations:
CC, contrasting color
CO, cast on
K, knit
MC, main color
P, purl
Rnd, round
RS, right side
Sts, stitches
WS, wrong side
Finished dimensions:
Height: 12 inches with 4 inch unfolded brim.
Width: 17 inch circumference across stockinette section.
Fits snugly on my 23 inch circumference head.
Pattern Notes:
There
are 2 charts. You will use the first chart if your main color is the
same as the darker outlining. The second chart is included if your
main color is a different color or if you want to include the outer
outlining. Chart 2 is 4 stitches wider than Chart 1.
You
may wish to make mini skeins for each color to minimize tangling and
to maintain even tension. Certain small chart areas may be done with
duplicate stitch if desired.
When
changing colors be sure to cross the old color over the new color to
avoid holes.
Stitch Pattern:
2x2 rib:
Rnd
1: *K2, p2. Repeat from * to end of rnd.
Repeat
rnd 1 for pattern.
Instructions:
Using
MC yarn and preferred cast on, CO 80. Place marker and join to work
in the round, being careful not to twist.
Work
2x2 rib for 4 inches for a turned up brim, 2 inches for a non-turned
brim.
Knit 4 rounds.
Chart
1 set up:
Prep
row 1: (RS) K7, work row 1 of chart, k26, turn
Prep
row 2: (WS) P26, work row 2 of chart, p27
Chart
2 set up:
Prep
row 1: (RS) K5, work row 1 of chart, k24, turn
Prep
row 2: (WS) P24, work row 2 of chart, p25
Complete
desired chart as written, working in rows rather than rounds. Chart
should be read from left to right on purl (WS) rows, and from right
to left on knit (RS) rows.
Once
the last row of chart has been completed, rejoin to work in the
round.
Knit
2 rounds.
Decreases:
Rnd
1:*K8, k2tog. Repeat from * to end of rnd.
Rnd
2:*K7, k2tog. Repeat from * to end of rnd.
Rnd
3:*K6, k2tog. Repeat from * to end of rnd.
Rnd
4:*K5, k2tog. Repeat from * to end of rnd.
Rnd
5:*K4, k2tog. Repeat from * to end of rnd.
Rnd
6:*K3, k2tog. Repeat from * to end of rnd.
Rnd
7:*K2, k2tog. Repeat from * to end of rnd.
Rnd
8:*K1, k2tog. Repeat from * to end of rnd.
Rnd
9:*k2tog. Repeat from * to end of rnd.
Cut
yarn 6” from hat. Using a tapestry needle, thread the tail through
the remaining stitches and pull tightly to close.
Finishing:
Weave
in ends.
Close
seam using MC and your preferred seaming method.
Designer
and pattern information:
Contact
Information
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Michelle
Trudeau Fleming
Website; http://www.ravelry.com/stores/michelle-trudeau-fleming-designs
michelletfleming@gmail.com
Credits
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Photographer:
Michelle Fleming
Model:
Michelle Fleming
Tech
editor: Deb Jaworowicz
Test
knitter
Copyright
Statement
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©
Michelle Fleming, 2017
Date,
Version Number
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Version
1, February 2017
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