Pinch of Spice
The Pinch of Spice hat is my collaboration with Katlin of Porter Wool Co. I wanted to design a hat that was 95% “mindless knitting” with a 5% “pinch of spice.” These 1x1 cables were just the thing!
I knit my sample hats with DK merino and suri silk lace held together. I love the drape and feel of this fabric - there will definitely be more DK & suri projects in my future! Pinch of Spice could also be knit with worsted weight yarn at the same gauge.
Alternatively, Pinch of Spice could be knit with a single strand of worsted weight yarn OR fingering weight held double (this is usually comparable to DK weight) and held together with a strand of mohair or suri silk.
Techniques Used In This Pattern
Alternating cable cast on, basic cables
Sizes
The 2x2 rib creates a very stretchy fabric. If between two sizes, it is suggested to size down.
Adult Sm (Med, Lg)
Fits head size 19-21 (20-22, 21-23)” /
48-53 (50-55, 53-59) cm
Yarn
Note: Yarns below are held together throughout the pattern. Alternatively, the hat could be knit with worsted weight yarn. Checking gauge is always recommended.
Porter Wool Co., ‘Merino/Nylon DK’
(75% Superwash Merino, 25% Nylon,
245 yds per 100g)
Shown in color “Paprika Me Crazy!”
1 skein or 120 (135, 150) yds of a similar DK weight yarn
Porter Wool Co., ‘Silky Suri’
(74% Baby Suri Alpaca, 26% Mulberry Silk,
328 yds per 50g)
Shown in color “Innocence”
1 skein or 120 (135, 150) yds of a similar lace weight yarn
Needles
US 7 / 4.5 mm or one size larger than needle used to get gauge, 16” circular needle and DPN’s or longer circular needle for working decreases using magic loop
US 6 / 4 mm, 16” circular needle for ribbing
Notions
Stitch marker, cable needle, tapestry needle for weaving in ends
Gauge
Using US 6 / 4 mm needle, 21 sts and 28 rnds =
4” / 10 cm in k2, p2 pattern, knit in the round, after blocking.
Contact & Support
email: samanthaguerindesign@gmail.com
Ravelry ID: SamanthaGuerin