(TEST IS FULL) TEST CALL: Asim's Hat

TEST IS NOW FULL.

Deadline: 2nd-Mar-25

We're starting a test for #asimshat - DK weight hat with cables worked seamlessly from the top down.

Note that this is an intermediate difficulty difficulty pattern. The ability to read charts is required.

Sizes: 1 (2, 3)

Finished hat circumference:

• 44 (48, 52) cm
• 17½ (19¼, 20¾)”

Designed to be worn with 10-17 % negative ease. 

To apply for testing, please fill out this form: https://go.zaneteknits.com/apply-to-test

Other details of the design:

Yarn: Fingering weight held double or a single strand of DK or worsted weight, of each strand allow approximately:

• 125 (160, 185) m 
• 135 (175, 205) yds 

Yarns used in sample (size 3) is Held together Cascade Heritage Silk (85% Merino; 15% Silk; 400 m [437 yds] / 100 g) and Magpie Fibers Solo Fingering (100% Superwash Merino; 396 m [434 yds] / 115 g), 170 m of each strand.

Gauge: 20 sts & 28 rows = 10 cm / 4” in 2x2 rib in the round, blocked. 

Width of Chart B panel: 11 (12, 13) cm / 4½  (4¾ , 5¼)

Difficulty: Intermediate 

Suggested needles: 4 mm (US 6) (or size that gets the gauge) circulars, slightly shorter than the desired finished circumference and/or DPNs for small circumference knitting.

Notions: Stitch markers, cable needle, row counter, tapestry needle, tape measure.

Techniques used: Knitting in the round, lifted increases, cable knitting, Grandma's favourite bind-off.

Notes: This hat is worked seamlessly in the round, beginning at the crown and working downward. It starts with knitting in the round over a very small circumference, gradually expanding through increases outlined in the chart, and then continues in the round until reaching the desired length.