Crafty Diversions: Twister

Twister

by Anne Kuo Lukito

Twister blue select

I noticed that Mother Nature creates many things in spiral patterns, from fern fronds to shells to whirlpools. Thus, I was inspired to create my own. The spirals of Twister start at the bill and brim, traveling upwards until they merge in a vortex at the crown.

Twister is unique in that you start by making the brim (bill), and then you attach it seamlessly to the hat body and work the turned hem at the same time. This is a pattern for the more experienced knitter, or one who is not afraid to try something more challenging.

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PATTERN DETAILS:

Sizes / Finished Measurements

S (M, L)
Finished circumference:17 (19, 21)”/43.2 (48.3, 53.3)cm, to fit up head sizes: 18.5 (20.5, 22.5)”/ 47 (52, 57.2)cm

Materials

170-210 yds/ 155-192m of DK weight yarn.
2 sets US 6/ 4.25mm 24"/ 40cm circular needles, or size needed to obtain gauge

Darning needle

Stitch marker

Stabilizer for visor

Gauge

22 sts and 28 rows = 4”/10cm in St. st
23-24 sts and 30 rows = 4”/10cm in pattern st

Other Pattern Details

Hemmed edge, and seamless brim/hat body join.
Instructions include options for brimmed or brimless hat.
Instructions for an alternative brim/hat joining construction.
Template for the brim/bill support insert in all 3 sizes.
Professionally laid out with easy-to-read font
5 pages, full color
File size: 860KB

Skills and Techniques Used in Pattern

Mastery of working in the round;
Working in the round with 2 circular needles and on double-pointed needles;
Casting on provisionally onto 2 circular needles;
3-needle knitting;
Shaping and decreasing;
Working twisted stitches

All samples worked in size M. Sample 1 (variegated, blue/ecru) used Rowan Tapestry (70% Wool/ 30% Soy Silk, 131 yds/120m, 1.75oz/50g), color: 175, Moorland, 2 skeins. Sample 2 (magenta/cocoa) used Rowan Tapestry (70% Wool, 30% Soy Silk, 131 yds/120m, 1.75oz/50g), color: Potpourri, 2 skeins. Sample 3 (orange-red) used Frog Tree Alpaca Melange Sport (100% Alpaca, 130 yds/110m; 1.75oz/50g), color: 905, 2 balls.

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