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Poppy Beanie Louisa HardingOriginally published in Knitting in the Details (Interweave, 2010)

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F I N I S H E D S I Z E About 20¼" (51.5 cm) in circumfer-ence.

YA R NWorsted weight (#4 Medium).

shown here: Louisa Harding Thistle (60% merino, 40% suri alpaca; 98 yd [90 m]/50 g).

Striped version: #14 Lavender (A), #16 Surf (B), and #3 Stone (C), 1 ball each.

Two-color version: #8 Berry (A), 2 balls; #12 Winter (B), 1 ball.

N E E D L E SHat: size U.S. 8 (5 mm).

Edging: size U.S. 6 (4 mm).

Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

N O T I O N STapestry needle; 39" (99 cm) of 3⁄8" (1 cm) ribbon. Striped version only: 26 size 6º clear silver-lined beads; twenty-six ½" (1.3 cm) flower-shaped sequins; oddments of yarn for knitted flowers; 1 antique beaded brooch (optional). Two- color version only: one 1¾"(4.5 cm) velvet flower and two 1¾" (4.5 cm) leaf appliqués; sharp-point sewing needle; matching thread.

G A U G E18 stitches and 24 rows = 4" (10 cm) in stockinette stitch on larger needles.

PoppyI’ve shown this simple beanie pattern two ways—one is knitted in subtle stripes (inspired by an antique brooch) and embel-lished with small flowers, sequins, and beads; the other is knitted in just two shades and embellished with a large rosette (page 4) for a stunning statement. A ribbon threaded through eyelets in the edging adds a pretty accent while preventing the hat from stretching. The embellishment possibilities are end-less—be inspired by a found object or a gift from a loved one.

Striped version.

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Striped Hat With A and smaller needles, work picot CO on as folls: *Use the cable method to CO 5 sts, BO 2 sts, sl st on right-hand needle back onto left-hand needle (3 sts on left-hand needle); rep from * 29 more times, use the cable method to CO 1 more st—91 sts. Work 2 rows in garter st (knit every row), ending with a WS row. Change to B and work 2 rows in garter st. Change to C and work 2 rows in garter st. Change to A and work 3 rows in garter st—piece measures about 1" (2.5 cm) from CO.

EYELET ROW: (WS) P1, *yo, p2tog; rep from *.

With A, work 2 rows in garter st. With C, work 2 rows in garter st. Change to larger needles and work 6-row striped St st as foll: 2 row B, 1 row A, 2 rows C, 1 row A. Rep these 6 rows until piece measures 5½" (14 cm) from CO, ending with a WS row.

Shape CrownKeeping in strip patt, dec as foll:

ROW 1: (RS) *K7, k2tog; rep from * to last st, k1—81 sts rem.

ROW AND ALL WS ROWS THROUGH ROW 14: Purl.

ROW 3: *K6, k2tog; rep from * to last st, k1—71 sts rem.

ROW 5: *K5, k2tog; rep from * to last st, k1—61 sts rem.

ROW 7: *K4, k2tog; rep from * to last st, k1—51 sts rem.

ROW 9: *K3, k2tog; rep from * to last st, k1—41 sts rem.

ROW 11: *K2, k2tog; rep from * to last st, k1—31 sts rem.

ROW 13: *K1, k2tog; rep from * to last st, k1—21 sts rem.

ROW 15: *K2tog; rep from * to last st, k1—11 sts rem.

Break yarn, thread tail through rem sts, draw tight to close hole, and fasten off on WS.

FinishingBlock as desired. Weave in loose ends. With yarn threaded on a tapestry needle, use a backstitch or mattress st to sew seam. Beg and end at seam, thread ribbon through eyelets. Try on hat to determine proper fit and secure in place with a few stitches using sharp-point sewing needle and matching thread. Trim ends of ribbon as desired. Pin brooch to hat, then sew in place with small stitches.

Flowers (make 8)With A and larger needles, CO 36 sts.

ROW 1: *K1, BO 4 sts (2 sts on right-hand needle); rep from *—12 sts rem.

Thread yarn through rem sts, pull tight to close hole, and secure with a few stitches with tail threaded on a tapestry needle. Pin flowers randomly around brim of hat and sew in place. Place a flower-shaped sequin in the center of each flower and secure by sewing a glass bead at the center.

Sew sequins and beads randomly around flower and brooch arrangement.

Two-Color Hat With A and smaller needles, work picot CO on as folls: *Use the cable method to CO 5 sts, BO 2 sts, sl st on right-hand needle back onto left-hand needle (3 sts on left-hand needle); rep from * 29 more times, use the cable method to CO 1 more st—91 sts. Work 2 rows in garter st (knit every row), ending with a WS row. Change to B and work 7 rows in garter st (knit every row)—piece measures about 1" (2.5 cm) from CO.

EYELET ROW: (WS) P1, *yo, p2tog; rep from *.

Work 4 rows in garter st, ending with a WS row. With RS facing, change to larger needle and work in St st (knit RS rows; purl WS rows) until piece measures 5½" (14 cm) from CO, ending with a WS row.

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Shape CrownCont with B, work as for Striped Hat.

FinishingBlock to finished measurements. Weave in loose ends. Sew side seam. Beg and end about one-fourth of the width from the side seam, thread ribbon through eyelets. Tie ribbon in a bow. Try on hat to determine proper fit and secure in place with a few stitches using sharp-point sewing needle and matching thread. Trim ribbon ends as desired.

Large Rosette (make 1)With A and larger needles, CO 222 sts. Change to B.

ROW 1: Knit.

ROW 2: K2, [k1, sl this st back onto left-hand needle, lift the next 8 sts on left-hand needle over this st and off the needle, knit the first st again, k2] 20 times—62 sts rem.

Work short-rows as foll:

ROW 3: K54, wrap next st, turn work.

ROW 4 AND ALL EVEN-NUMBERED ROWS

THROUGH ROW 14: Knit to end.

ROW 5: K46, wrap next st, turn work.

ROW 7: K38, wrap next st, turn work.

ROW 9: K30, wrap next st, turn work.

ROW 11: K22, wrap next st, turn work.

ROW 13: K14, wrap next st, turn work.

ROW 15: K6, wrap next st, turn work.

ROW 16: Knit to end.

Cut yarn, thread tail through sts on needle, pull tightly to create a rosette, and secure with a few stitches.

Using small sts, attached large rosette to hat near ribbon bow.

Pin cut velvet appliqué shapes to hat as desired and stitch in place with sharp-point sewing needle and matching thread.

Two-color version.

Learn from best-selling author and knitwear designer Louisa Harding a variety of unique and creative ways to bring big appeal to your knitting using only the tiniest of elements. The 24 projects in Knitting in the Details showcase small, quick-to-knit patterns featuring embroidery, beading, rib-bons, and more—all refl ecting Louisa’s romantic, feminine, and cherished signature style. Gorgeous images, step-by-step instructions, and great design tips will inspire you to create enchanting and fashionable knitwear.

Adorn your knitting with heavenly decoration & BEAUTIFUL DETAILS!

Knitting in the DetailsCharming Designs to

Knit and EmbellishLouisa Harding

136 pages, 8½ x 9$22.95,

ISBN: 978-159668-256-6