Sparkwood

This pattern is available to download from Ravelry.

by Lis Smith

The colder the day, the denser the cable — keep warm and cozy through all your adventures with the touchable textures of Sparkwood. Thick blocks of honeycomb cables are punctuated by bands of single knot ropes, adding elasticity and interest to this fishermen’s classic. Enjoy the lightness of woolen-spun Tones as it strikes the balance between dense insulation and weightless breathability. For added fun for your watchcap brim, play with Tones duotone shades for a harmonious color pairing.

Please note: the stitch patterns used for this accessory include written as well as charted instructions.

Construction

• The hat is worked circularly from the bottom up.
• Two versions are included, a beanie and a watchcap with a folded brim. The watchcap may be worked in a solid color or with the brim in a contrasting color.

Finished Dimensions

Beanie (Watchcap)

• 15½“/39.5 cm circumference (unstretched); 7¾ (8¼)” 19.5 (21) cm length (Watchcap measured with brim folded)
• Note: Hat is sized to fit head sizes ranging from 20-23” 51-58.5 cm circumference.

Yarn

Brooklyn Tweed Tones – 100% American Columbia Wool (140 yards/128 meters per 50 grams)

Single-color variation for Beanie (Watchcap)

• 2 skeins
• Photographed in colors Granita Overtone (Beanie), Baseline Overtone (Watchcap), and Persimmon Overtone (Watchcap)

Two-color variation for Beanie (Watchcap)

• 1 skein each for Color 1 (C1) and Color 2 (C2)
• Duotone Watchcap photographed in colors Stonewash Overtone (C1) & Stonewash Undertone (C2)

Yardage

Single-color variation for Beanie (Watchcap)

• 165 (235) yards 151 (215) meters of worsted weight wool yarn

Two-color variation for Watchcap

• 118 yards 108 meters each of C1 and C2 of worsted weight wool yarn

Gauge

• 33 stitches & 36 rounds = 4”/10 cm in 2x2 Ribbing with Size B needle, after blocking, unstretched
• One 32-stitch cable repeat = 3½“/9 cm with Size A needle, after blocking, unstretched

Needles

Size A (for Main Fabric)

• One 16”/40 cm circular needle and one set of double-pointed needles (DPNs) two sizes larger than Size B
• Suggested Size: 3.75 mm (US 5)

Size B (for Ribbing)

• One 16”/40 cm circular needle* in size needed to obtain gauge listed
• Suggested Size: 3.25 mm (US 3)

Size C (for Watchcap turning round and optionally, for Tubular Cast On)

• One 16”/40 cm circular needle, one size smaller than Size B
• Suggested Size: 2.75 mm (US 2)

Tutorials for all special techniques listed below are included in the pattern:

Blocking 101
Video — Cabling Without a Cable Needle
Reading Charts
Knitwear Care

Skill Level
2 out of 5: Adventurous Beginner