It may seem strange, with spring (finally!) right around the corner, to release a grouping of winter accessories as individual patterns, but cold mornings that transition into sunny days that end with cool, windy nights are perfect for layering with the 5 accessories designed using Canopy Worsted for our Weekenders Collection.
ADAMSTOWN is a classic reversible unisex hat with a spiral rib patterning.
• Yarn: The Fibre Company Canopy Worsted (50% baby alpaca, 30% merino wool, 20% viscose bamboo; 200 yds/ 100gm skein): laguna, 1 skein.
• Gauge: 17 sts and 30 rnds = 4” (10 cm) in Spiral Rib pattern before blocking.
• Needles: 1 – 16” (40 cm) US 8 (5 mm) circs and set dpns, or size to obtain gauge.
• Notions: Stitch marker (m), tapestry needle.
• Size: 15.25” brim circ, unstretched, 9.5” height. Due to the stretchy nature of the stitch pattern, the hat is designed to fit a 19-22” head circ.
• Skills: Knitting in the round, purling, decreasing.
FULLER FARM is an intricately cabled hat with slightly slouchy shaping and an integrated decreases at the crown.
• Yarn: The Fibre Company Canopy Worsted (50% baby alpaca, 30% merino wool, 20% viscose bamboo; 200 yds/ 100gm skein): quetzal, 1 skein.
• Gauge: 22 sts + 30 rnds = 4” (10 cm) in 2 x 1 ribbing, unstretched. 2 Cable Chart repeats (24 sts) = 3.75” (9.5 cm) across
• Needles: 1 – 16” (40 cm) US 5 (3.75 mm) circs + 1 – 16” (40 cm) US 7 (4.5 mm) circs and set dpns, or size to obtain gauge.
• Notions: Stitch marker, tapestry needle, cable needle.
• Size: 18” (46 cm) brim circ, unstretched, 8.25” (21 cm) height.
• Skills: Knitting, purling, reading cables from a chart.
GREENPOINT is an Aran-inspired cabled cowl that begins and ends with an attached i-cord border.
• Yarn: The Fibre Company Canopy Worsted (50% baby alpaca, 30% merino wool, 20% viscose bamboo; 200 yds/ 100gm skein): crocus, 1 skein.
• Gauge: 19 sts and 28 rnds = 4” (10 cm) in cable pattern, after blocking.
• Needles: 1 – 16” (40 cm) US 7 (4.5 mm) circular and 1 – 20” (50 cm) US 9 (5.5 mm) circular.
• Notions: Stitch marker (m), darning needle.
• Size: 23” (58 cm) circ, 7.5” (19 cm) height.
• Skills: Knitting, purling, working cables from a chart.
MANHEIM is a cowl with a large braided cable that closes with buttons for a variety of styling possibilities.
• Yarn: The Fibre Company Canopy Worsted (50% baby alpaca, 30% merino wool, 20% viscose bamboo; 200 yds/100 gm skein): palm bud, 1 skein.
• Gauge: 20 sts + 24 rnds = 4” (10 cm) in 7 x 1 rib patt, after blocking.
• Needles: 1 – pair US 8 (5.0 mm) straight needles.
• Notions: Cable needle, tapestry needle, 6 – ¾” buttons.
• Size: 9.5” (24 cm) wide, 18” (45.75 cm) long.
• Skills: Knitting, purling, working cables from a chart.
WISSAHICKON is a slouchy hat worked from the top down in a large leaf lace pattern.
• Yarn: The Fibre Company Canopy Worsted (50% baby alpaca, 30% merino wool, 20% viscose from bamboo; 200 yds/100 gm skein): fern, 1 skein.
• Gauge: 18 sts and 28 rnds = 4” (10 cm) in St st on larger needles, after blocking.
• Needles: 1 – 16” US 7 (4.5 mm) circular and set dpns + 1 – 16” US 5 (3.75 mm) circular.
• Notions: Stitch marker, tapestry needle.
• Size: 20” (50 cm) brim circ, unstretched, 10” (25 cm) height.
• Skills: Knitting, purling, working lace from a chart.
You can still purchase the hard copy booklet here as well.
Happy Knitting! – KGO