Original Design by Alexis Winslow
From the Winter 2011 issue of Knitscene Magazine, “The Next Big Thing” featured collection
(digital download available here)
Zelda is a cloche style hat with a wide edging made from contrasting welts of reverse stockinette that are gathered at the side by a button loop. This hat as a 1920′s vibe but a very modern appeal.
Sizes 20 (22½ )” head circumference; shown in larger size
Yarn Blue Sky Alpacas Sport Weight (100% baby alpaca, 110 yd [100 m]/50 g):
• #507 light gray (MC), 1 skein
• #518 scarlet (CC), 1 skein
Gauge 18 sts and 28 rows = 4″ in St st
Needles Size 6 (4 mm): 16″ circular (cir) needle and set of double-pointed needles (dpn)
Yarn Blue Sky Alpacas Sport Weight (100% baby alpaca, 110 yd [100 m]/50 g):
• #507 light gray (MC), 1 skein
• #518 scarlet (CC), 1 skein
Gauge 18 sts and 28 rows = 4″ in St st
Needles Size 6 (4 mm): 16″ circular (cir) needle and set of double-pointed needles (dpn)