It was pretty darned exciting to see my hat in the Fall 2015 issue of Vogue Knitting! They call it #05 Seamless Cap. I used Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino for its combination of great stitch definition and softness. The pattern was part of a gorgeous spread showcasing the color teal; the yarn color we used is Kingfisher. I love anything teal, so the color choice delighted me no end.
Vogue Knitting Fall 2015 photographed by Rose Callahan
On rare occasions, a design seems to just flow right off my pencil onto the sketch pad, and from there into the yarn. This was one of those. I adapted the sweet little flower buds from a Japanese stitch dictionary. Half the fun was trying to figure out how to construct them, since the instructions are in Japanese! I like the way the flowers are framed by cables. I think incorporating the cables into the ribbing was a nice touch.
Vogue Knitting Fall 2015 photographed by Rose Callahan
If you make the hat, which I hope you do, please note that there is an important correction to the chart, as follows:
CHART CORRECTION
The ‘k1, yo, k1 in same st’ symbol should read: ‘k1, yo, k1 in same st, turn, p3, turn, k3’.
A corrected chart can be downloaded from the Vogue errata page.
I’ve had a few inquiries about gauge for this pattern; here are some detailed gauge notes that may help:
Gauge Note: Below is a gauge for stockinette for reference. I highly recommend making a gauge swatch in pattern. Gauges for cables can vary, as different knitters use different tensions when cabling. To make a swatch in the round, cast on 40 sts. Loosely carrying the yarn around to back of the work for working the swatch in the round, work 2 repeats of the chart, starting with Round 3 and ending on Round 27 or more. The strands across the back of the work should be loose enough that the swatch can be measured flat. Two pattern repeats, a total of 40 sts, should measure approximately 4.5”.
36 st and 37 rnds = 4”/10 cm in pattern, worked in the round using larger needle
24 sts/34 rows= 4”/ 10 cm in stockinette, worked flat using larger needle
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I want to thank everyone at Vogue Knitting for including my pattern, and especially photographer Rose Callahan for making it look so good!
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Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino comes in 64 colors!
Love this. Could not agree more that incorporating the cables into the ribbing is a nice touch!