Friday 18 January 2019

Shetland Lace Slouchie - Free Knitting Pattern

In this frosty weather we all need a hat to keep our heads cosy and warm and why not add a splash of colour to your outfit too, by using brightly coloured wool?  The Shetland Lace Slouchie is worked in the round on either double pointed needles or on a circular needle using the magic loop method.  It is comprised of a variation of the Old Shale stitch.  The lace is created by simple increases and decreases on a 4-row repeat, making this a perfect introduction to lace knitting.  An adventurous beginner could easily master this pattern.  The yarn cake creates a lovely colour block effect, with no need to keep changing colours.  The yarn does all the work for you.


Shetland Lace Slouchie


Materials:  1 ball Caron Cakes or similar yarn, darning needle, stitch marker, Clover pom pom maker (optional).

Needles:  5mm (8 US) & 4mm (6 US) dpn's or curcular needle (using magic loop method).

Ability:  Intermediate

Size:  Teen [adult] / 50-56 cm [56-61 cm] / 20-22 inches [22-24 inches]

Gauge:  10 x 10 cm = 18st's x 24 rows in stocking stitch (knit every row) on 5mm needles.

Special stitches:  2 x 2 rib - [k2, p2] repeat across

Abbreviations
k - knit
k2tog - knit 2 together
k3tog - knit 3 together
yo - yarn over
st(s) - stitch(s)

Other notes:  If using circular needles without magic loop method change to dpn's when necessary...

Begin knitting...
With 4mm needles cast on 92 [100] sts and join in the round placing a stitch marker to denote the beginning of the round.

Round 1-14 2x2 rib.

Change to 5mm needles and on the next round increase 16 [8] sts evenly by knitting into front and back of the st.

Round 15 k.  108 sts.
Round 16 k.
Round 17 [k2tog] 3 times, *[yo, k1] 6 times, [k2tog] 6 times * repeat from *to* 5 times, [yo, k1] 6 times, [k2tog] 3 times.
Rounds 18-20 k
Rounds 21-28 repeat rounds 17-20 twice.
Round 29 [k2tog] 3 times, *k1 [yo, k1] 4 times, k1, [k2tog] 6 times* repeat from *to* 5 times, k1 [yo, k1] 4 times, k1 [k2tog] 3 times.  96 sts.
Rounds 30-32 k.
Round 33 [k2tog] twice, *k2 [yo, k1] 4 times, k2, [k2tog] 4 times* repeat from *to* 5 times, k2 [yo, k1] 4 times, k2, [k2tog] twice.
Rounds 34-36 k
Rounds 37-40 repeat rounds 33-36 once.
Round 41 [k2tog] 3 times, *[yo, k1] 4 times, [k2tog] 6 times* repeat from *to* 5 times, [yo, k1] 4 times, [k2tog] 3 times.  84 sts.
Rounds 42-44 k.
Round 45 [k2tog] twice, *k1, [yo, k1] 4 times, k1, [k2tog] 4 times* repeat from * to * 5 times, k1, [yo, k1] 4 times, k1, [k2tog] twice.
Rounds 46-48 k.
Round 49 k2tog, k3tog *[yo, k1] 4 times, k3tog, [k2tog] twice, k3tog* repeat from *to* 5 times, [yo, k1] 4 times, k3tog, k2tog.  72 sts.
Rounds 50-52 k.
Round 53 [k2tog] twice, *[yo, k1] 4 times, [k2tog] 4 times* repeat from *to* 5 times, [yo, k1] 4 times, [k2tog] twice.
Rounds 54-56 k.
Round 57 [k2tog] twice, *k1, [yo, k1] twice, k1 [k2tog] 4 times* repeat from *to* 5 times, k1, [yo, k1] twice, k1, [k2tog] twice.  60 sts.
Rounds 58-60 k.
Round 61 k2tog, *k2, [yo, k1] twice, k2, [k2tog] twice* repeat from *to* 5 times, k2, [yo, k1] twice, k2, k2tog.
Rounds 62-64 k.
Rounds 65-66 k2tog around.

Cut yarn and thread onto darning needle, thread through remaining stitches and pull tight, secure and weave in ends.

Pom Pom (optional)
Using the largest size Clover pom pom maker, make pom pom and sew to top of hat.


  A printable ad free version of this pattern is available in my Pattern Store along with a matching scarf...

Enjoy!
Catherine
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Helpful Links
Ravelry pattern page

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4 comments:

  1. This is lovely! I have quite a few hats, but nothing lacey. I'm a knitter of some 50 years and I taught myself to crochet last summer, now I'm rather 'hooked' on crochet. So far I'm only on granny stitch squares, but I'm going to try something new. I have also posted some knitting patterns on my blog and posted about my crochet. I've only recently started following your blog and look forward to further posts. Best wishes, Jane :)

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  2. Thank you Jane, I will have to pop on over and check out your blog..

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  3. Beautiful hat! I may even have a Caton Cake in my stash. Thank you for sharing the pattern ��

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  4. Thanks Ginny, I would love to see you finished hat if you decide to make one...

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