Named after the “crookedest” street in San Francisco, the Lombard Hat is accented by zigzag designs which are sought after by trendies from the fashion capitals of the world. The pattern is worked on rows of two different colors separately although it can be adapted to include a much as five colors from your stash of super bulky weight yarns. This hat is easily completed by intermediate knitters in a few hours to give as a present or kept as a stylish accessory.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Yarn Suggestions:
Lion Brand Thick and Quick Super Bulky Yarn, Classic Elite “Forbidden,” Cascade “Lana Grande,” Rowan “Big Wool” or any super bulky yarn.
Yardage:
Color A, 51 yd (47 m)
Color B, 20 yd (19 m)
Needles:
US 13 (9mm)- 16-inch (40 cm) Circular Needle; US 13 (9 mm) dpns; Or any size to obtain gauge.
Notions:
Stitch markers, row counter (optional), tapestry needle or crochet hook.
Size:
Approximately 20” (51 cm) and stretches to 23” (58 cm) in circumference.
Skills and Techniques Needed:
Knit, purl, slipped sts, decreasing, knitting in the round, knitting with dpns.
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