Richting

It’s been a month since we rolled back onto BC soil, and while I’ve definitely been thinking fondly of long morning rides, canals, and sheep, I’ve also been loving the work I’ve been able to get done here at home.  I’ve already made a significant dent in my book designs, and I’ve had a great time working with my testers on the patterns I created for the bike tour.  Today’s news is that the first pattern of that collection is now ready for all of you knitters!

Richting is a lightweight hat worked with just a touch of contrasting color, and a rich, but subtle textured stitch pattern.  The pattern is charted and written, so however you like your stitch pattern instructions, I’ve got you covered.  

I knit mine up in Brooklyn Tweed Loft.  The light, woolenspun yarn gives a wonderful fabric that just gets more cohesive and beautiful with time and wear.  Some of my testers chose to work their hats in crisper yarns like Quince and Co. Finch, which creates a fabric with higher relief and clearer texture.

Richting fits just right under my bike helmet, but I think it's perfect for any time you need a little barrier against a chill.  I don't often think of wool hats as being necessary for summer, but if you love to get outside early or sit around the campfire at night, a cozy beanie can be just the thing.

Get the pattern now and stay tuned for the rest of the collection!

See it on Ravlery here.

Pattern Specs:

Finished Measurements 
Sizes S (L); shown in size S 
19 (22.75) in/48.5 (58) cm brim circumference

Yarn 
Main Color: 130 (160) yd/120 (145) m fingering weight yarn

Shown in Brooklyn Tweed Loft (100% Wool; 275 yd/251 m per 50g skein) 
Color Woodsmoke; 1 skein

Contrast Color: 15 (20) yd/14 (18) m fingering weight yarn

Shown in Brooklyn Tweed Loft (100% Wool; 275 yd/251 m per 50g skein) 
Color Sap; 1 skein

Blocked Gauge 
Gauge measurement should be taken after blocking. 
21 sts/44 rows = 4 in/10 cm in Textured Stitch pattern

Needles & Notions 
Needle Sizes are recommendations only. Always use needle size necessary to obtain gauge.

Needle A: US #4/3.50 mm 16 in/40 cm needle 
Needle B: US #4/3.50 mm double pointed needles, 32 in/80 cm or longer circular needle for magic loop method or 2 circular needles; use your preferred small-circumference circular knitting method.

Notions: stitch markers, tapestry needle

Skills 

Switch from one color to another, work a textured stitch pattern using charted and/or written instructions, work shaping in pattern