and... Sequential is now public!
Description
Sequential is a striped beanie. It has a ribbed brim and the stripes, which follow a fibonacci sequence, are worked in stocking stitch. The crown has a cartwheel decrease pattern and is fitted.
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Yarn
Yarn A: 125yd/136m/50g
Yarn B: 125yd/136m/50g
DK weight, plied yarn.
Needles & Notions
Set 3.5mm/UK--/US4 DPNs/Circular or size needed to obtain gauge
Stitch marker as necessary
Tapestry needle
Sample details
Shown in Willow and Lark Ramble DK [125yd/136m per 50g; 100% Merino]
The yarn is available to purchase from LoveKnitting
Shown in size 22in/56cm on model with 21.75in/55.25cm circumference head
Gauge
24 sts x 32 rows to 4in/10cm on 3.5mm needles over St.St.
Sizes
To fit sizes: 18 [20, 22] in/ 45.75 [50.75, 56] cm
Finished size: 16 [17.25, 18.75] in/ 40.75 [44, 47.5] cm
Not sure which size to make? Check my handy size and measuring guide!
Skills required
Stocking Stitch
Knitting in the round
Abbreviations
K: knit
P: purl
rpt: repeat
st(s): stitch(es)
SSK: slip next 2 sts knitwise, then knit these 2 sts together through the backs of the loops
How to
With Yarn A and using Alternate Cable cast-on method for 1x1 rib, cast on 96 [104, 112] sts. Join in the round, being careful not to twist sts. Place stitch marker to indicate start of round.
Brim
Continuing with Yarn A work 1x1 rib (K1, P1) until work measures approximately 1.25in/3.25cm.
Body
The body pattern is created through stripes of stocking stitch worked in the round (knit all stitches) in alternating stripes of Yarn A and Yarn B in a Fibonacci sequence.
The pattern is designed so that the entire body section is created with the stripes, to make a feature of the mathematical sequence. If your gauge differs from the pattern or you wish to alter the length, the best way to make adjustments would be to vary the number of stripes worked whilst maintaining the sequence.
18in size work stripes 2 to 11; 20in size work stripes 1 to 11; 22in size work stripes 1 to 12.
Stripe 1: with Yarn B, work 8 rounds
Stripe 2: with Yarn A, work 5 rounds
Stripe 3: with Yarn B, work 3 rounds
Stripe 4: with Yarn A, work 2 rounds
Stripe 5: with Yarn B, work 1 round
Stripe 6: with Yarn A, work 1 round
Stripe 7: with Yarn B, work 1 round
Stripe 8: with Yarn A, work 1 round
Stripe 9: with Yarn B, work 2 rounds
Stripe 10: with Yarn A, work 3 rounds
Stripe 11: with Yarn B, work 5 rounds
Stripe 12: with Yarn A, work 8 rounds
Crown
If you finished the body after Yarn A, change to Yarn B to work the crown; if you finished after Yarn B, change to Yarn A.
18in size jump to Rnd 5, 20in size jump to Rnd 3, 22in size start at Rnd 1.
Rnd 1: *K12, ssk; rpt from * to end [104 sts]
Rnd 2 & all even rnds: Knit all sts
Rnd 3: *K11, ssk; rpt from * to end [96 sts]
Rnd 5: *K10, ssk; rpt from * to end [88 sts]
Rnd 7: *K9, ssk; rpt from * to end [80 sts]
Rnd 9: *K8, ssk; rpt from * to end [72 sts]
Rnd 11: *K7, ssk; rpt from * to end [64 sts]
Rnd 13: *K6, ssk; rpt from * to end [56 sts]
Rnd 15: *K5, ssk; rpt from * to end [48 sts]
Rnd 17: *K4, ssk; rpt from * to end [40 sts]
Rnd 19: *K3, ssk; rpt from * to end [32 sts]
Rnd 21: *K2, ssk; rpt from * to end [24 sts]
Rnd 23: *K1, ssk; rpt from * to end [16 sts]
Rnd 25: *ssk; rpt from * to end [8 sts]
Break yarn and draw through remaining 8sts, tighten to close.
Finishing
Weave in all ends. A gentle wash and blocking is required to help the decrease lines settle in and lay flat.