Windschief by Stephen West

Craft: Knitting

This pattern is available on Ravelry.

This simple beanie is knit in the round in stockinette stitch with a section of twisted ribbing. An increase and decrease cause the ribbed section to slant for a stylish stream-lined look. Instructions are provided for three different sizes. Choose a DK weight yarn like West Wool Tandem to knit this signature Westknits hat.

Sizes

Small (Medium, Large)

Finished Measurements

16 (18, 20)” / 41 (46, 51)cm circumference. The hat can stretch 4” / 10cm to comfortably fit a range of head sizes. Medium size is shown on a 22.5” / 57cm head circumference. Measurements taken after blocking.

Yarn

DK weight

Madelinetosh Farm Twist

Madelinetosh Tosh DK

Yardage

100 (120, 140)yds / 91 (110, 128)m

Shown in West Wool Tandem (90% Falkland Merino, 10% Texel; 250yds / 229m per 100g skein) Colorways - Grass Green & Dutch Sky (gray)

Needles

US 6 / 4mm circular in 40” / 100cm length or one size smaller than larger needle

US 7 / 4.5mm circular in 40” / 100cm length or size needed to obtain gauge

Use the magic loop method for knitting in the rnd with a long circular needle or use DPNS.

Notions
3 stitch markers, 1 split ring marker, tapestry needle

Gauge

20 sts & 30 rnds = 4” / 10cm in stockinette stitch after blocking using larger needles