Lamplight
LAMPLIGHT wraps your ears in warmth with a generous double-thickness brim crowned with a cascade of sumptuous cables.
OVERVIEW: Lamplight begins with a provisional cast on and a double-layered hem to add structure and warmth where it’s needed. Increases flow out of the ribbing to produce the cable pattern.
YARN
1 skein sport weight Cashmere People Cashgora (100% Handspun Cashgora; approximately 260-359 yds/100g)
Sample used approximately 290 yds of a 341 yd skein
Shown in colourway Tabac spun by Gulbegim
GAUGE
34 stitches and 31 rounds = 4” in charted stitch pattern on Main Fabric Needle
44-stitch motif measures 5 1/8” wide
NEEDLES
Main Fabric Needle: One 16” circular needle and one set of double-pointed needles (DPNs) in size needed to obtain gauge
Suggested size: US 4 (3.5 mm)
Hem Needles: Two 16” circular needles three sizes smaller than Main Fabric Needle
Suggested size: US 1 ½ (2.5 mm)
Turning Row Needle: One circular or DPNs one size larger than Hem Needle
Suggested size: US 2 (2.75 mm)
Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain correct gauge
TOOLS
Blunt tapestry needle, stitch markers, cable needle, crochet hook, small amount of smooth fingering weight waste yarn
FINISHED DIMENSIONS (after blocking)
Brim circumference: 20“ to fit adult head size 20–23”
Length: 9 ¼“
TECHNIQUES
Crochet provisional cast on, chart reading, cabling
Charted instructions only
LAMPLIGHT wraps your ears in warmth with a generous double-thickness brim crowned with a cascade of sumptuous cables.
OVERVIEW: Lamplight begins with a provisional cast on and a double-layered hem to add structure and warmth where it’s needed. Increases flow out of the ribbing to produce the cable pattern.
YARN
1 skein sport weight Cashmere People Cashgora (100% Handspun Cashgora; approximately 260-359 yds/100g)
Sample used approximately 290 yds of a 341 yd skein
Shown in colourway Tabac spun by Gulbegim
GAUGE
34 stitches and 31 rounds = 4” in charted stitch pattern on Main Fabric Needle
44-stitch motif measures 5 1/8” wide
NEEDLES
Main Fabric Needle: One 16” circular needle and one set of double-pointed needles (DPNs) in size needed to obtain gauge
Suggested size: US 4 (3.5 mm)
Hem Needles: Two 16” circular needles three sizes smaller than Main Fabric Needle
Suggested size: US 1 ½ (2.5 mm)
Turning Row Needle: One circular or DPNs one size larger than Hem Needle
Suggested size: US 2 (2.75 mm)
Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain correct gauge
TOOLS
Blunt tapestry needle, stitch markers, cable needle, crochet hook, small amount of smooth fingering weight waste yarn
FINISHED DIMENSIONS (after blocking)
Brim circumference: 20“ to fit adult head size 20–23”
Length: 9 ¼“
TECHNIQUES
Crochet provisional cast on, chart reading, cabling
Charted instructions only
LAMPLIGHT wraps your ears in warmth with a generous double-thickness brim crowned with a cascade of sumptuous cables.
OVERVIEW: Lamplight begins with a provisional cast on and a double-layered hem to add structure and warmth where it’s needed. Increases flow out of the ribbing to produce the cable pattern.
YARN
1 skein sport weight Cashmere People Cashgora (100% Handspun Cashgora; approximately 260-359 yds/100g)
Sample used approximately 290 yds of a 341 yd skein
Shown in colourway Tabac spun by Gulbegim
GAUGE
34 stitches and 31 rounds = 4” in charted stitch pattern on Main Fabric Needle
44-stitch motif measures 5 1/8” wide
NEEDLES
Main Fabric Needle: One 16” circular needle and one set of double-pointed needles (DPNs) in size needed to obtain gauge
Suggested size: US 4 (3.5 mm)
Hem Needles: Two 16” circular needles three sizes smaller than Main Fabric Needle
Suggested size: US 1 ½ (2.5 mm)
Turning Row Needle: One circular or DPNs one size larger than Hem Needle
Suggested size: US 2 (2.75 mm)
Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain correct gauge
TOOLS
Blunt tapestry needle, stitch markers, cable needle, crochet hook, small amount of smooth fingering weight waste yarn
FINISHED DIMENSIONS (after blocking)
Brim circumference: 20“ to fit adult head size 20–23”
Length: 9 ¼“
TECHNIQUES
Crochet provisional cast on, chart reading, cabling
Charted instructions only
