Interweave Favorites: Chunky Knitted Accessories Collection

Description

Create five of Interweave’s favorite patterns of all time in bulky yarn! These knits work up quicker with the chunky yarns, so you have have the perfect layer in no time. From hats, cowls and capelets, this collection will have you loving chunky yarn!

This collection includes:

• Hoxey Cowl Knitting Pattern Download
• Morgan Hat Knitting Pattern Download
• Shaped Capelet with Braided Cables Knitting Pattern Download
• Chevron Hat Knitting Pattern Download
• Whittier Hat Knitting Pattern Download

Hoxey Cowl Knitting Pattern Download by
Meghan Huber
Necessity and desire were the impetus for the Hoxey Cowl. The designer wanted to create a cowl that was captivating but relatively simple. The cowl is a quick knit for the experienced knitter and a great introductory project for the colorwork novice.

Finished Size: 22 1/4" circumference and 9 1/2" tall.
Yarn: Plymouth Yarn Baby Alpaca Grande (100% baby alpaca; 110 yd [101 m]/3 1/2 oz [100 g]): #100 natural (MC), 1 skein. Plymouth Yarn Baby Alpaca Grande Hand Dye (100% baby alpaca; 110 yd [101 m]/3 1/2 oz [100 g]): #39 red/green/gray variegated (CC), 1 skein.
Needles: Size 10 (6 mm): 16" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions: Marker (m); tapestry needle.
Gauge: 13 sts and 15 rnds = 4" in Two-Color Moss st.
Originally Published: Interweave Knits, Winter 2016

Morgan Hat Knitting Pattern Download by Michele Wang
The Morgan Hat is a simple, fashionable, and ultra-quick knit. The craggy fabric consists of garter-stitch brim and an adorable furry pom-pom. This hat uses only one skein of Tahki Yarns Montana and is worked in the round from the bottom up.

Finished Size: 20" circumference and 9" tall.
Yarn: Tahki Yarns Montana (100% pure new wool; 130 yd [120 m]/31/2 oz [100 g]: #013 charcoal, 1 skein.
Yarn Weight: 6
Needles: Sizes 11 (8 mm) and 13 (9 mm): 16" circular (cir). Size 13 (9 mm): set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions: Marker (m); cable needle (cn); tapestry needle; String NYC fox fur pompom in #3195 silver; sewing thread.
Gauge: 12 sts and 14 rnds = 4" in charted patt on larger needle.
Originally Published: Wool Studio Vol. III The Michele Wang Collection

Shaped Capelet with Braided Cables Knitting Pattern Download by Erica Lynne Patberg
Plush braided cables seperated by reverse stockinette columns run across the body in a sideways-knit capelet. Cleverly hidden shaping creates gentle drape and unfussy, elegant fit.

Finished Size: 38 ½ (44 ¾, 51 ¼)" circumference at lower edge, 13 ½ (14 14 ½)" long from top of neckband to front hemline, and 16 ½ (17, 17 ½)" long from top of neckband to back hemline. Capelet shown measures 38 ½".
Yarn: Berroco Vintage Chunky (50% acrylic, 40% wool, 10% nylon; 130 yd [120 m]/3½ oz [100 g]): #6181 black cherry, 4 (5, 6) skeins.
Yarn Weight: #5 – Bulky
Needles: Sizes 10 (6 mm) and 8 (5 mm): 24" circular (cir). Adjust needle sizes if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions: Tapestry needle; cable needle (cn); marker (m); size I/9 (5.5 mm) crochet hook. 
Gauge: 14 sts and 20 rows = 4" in St st on larger needles; 21 sts and 20 rows = 4" in pattern (Rows 1–16 of Giant Braid Cable chart) on larger needles.
Originally Published: knit.wear, Premiere 2011

Chevron Hat Knitting Pattern Download by Kate Osborn

An overblown chevron pattern climbs up the sides of a quick, casual hat in chunky yarn. Contrasting cool shades keep the bold pattern sophisticated.

Finished Size: 18" brim circumference (unstretched) and 9" high.
Yarn: The Fibre Company Tundra (60% baby alpaca, 30% merino wool, 10% silk; 120 yd [110 m]/3 1/2 oz [100 g]): petrel (MC) and tamarack (CC), 1 skein each. Yarn distributed by Kelbourne Woolens.
Yarn Weight: #5 – Bulky
Needles: Size 9 (5.5 mm): 24" circular (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions: Marker (m); tapestry needle.
Gauge: 18 sts and 21 rnds = 4" in Chevron Chart
Originally Published: Knit.Wear, Spring 2013

Whittier Hat Knitting Pattern Download by Anne Kuo Lukito
The Potter’s Shawl begins with a small number of stitches and increases from the top down. At the bottom of the garter body, a perpendicular lace edging is worked along the live stitches.

Practice an unusual tubular cast-on in tis slouchy hat. A mesh pattern gains structure from a deep placket with funky fabric buttons.

Finished Size: 16¾" circumference at brim and 9" tall
Yarn: Schulana Cortina Nuvole (70% merino wool, 30% nylon; 55 yd [50 m]/50 g): #52 moss green, 2 balls. Yarn distributed by Skacel
Yarn Weight: #5 – Bulky
Needles: Size 10½ (6.5 mm): two 16" circular (cir) needles, Size 13 (9 mm): two 16" cir needles
Notions: Markers (m), Yarn needle, Five ¾" buttons, Sewing needle and coordinating thread, Contrasting waste yarn for CO
Gauge: 9 sts and 11 rnds = 4" in mesh patt on larger needle
Originally Published: Knitscene, Fall 2011