Jelly Bag Hat
This knitting pattern is not at all challenging (except maybe the 4 needles).
No - it's really all about the delightful picture - such a charming fresh-faced model with those decorous come-hither eyes - all combined with lovely bright colours designed to be cheering for the home makers during WW2.
This kind of quirky Wee Willy Winkie hat did become popular for a while, a few years ago but I haven't seen many around lately. Big pom poms are still the thing though....!
Materials4 ozs mixed shades fingering, 2-ply. [Editor's note: the "2ply" is probably literally two plies but in yarn weight perhaps more like a 3 ply going by the stated tension,] A set of four No 11 (3mm ) needles. Instructions.Cast on 120 stitches, 40 on each of 3 needles. When 6 inches are done start to decrease very gradually. When cap is desired length k2tog all round, then draw wool through remaining
stitches and fasten off. Finish off the end with a multicoloured wool pom-pom, but don't make
You may need to run thread elastic round cast-on edge to keep cap firm on the head. |
Tension8 stitches to an inch. Size matters
Original cap is 30 inches long but you could make one 18 inches long that
is perhaps more suitable for every day wear. Disclaimer
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