VIRVA HAT
VIRVA HAT
The Virva Hat began as a set with a matching pair of fingleress mitts which were origially published in Laine Magazine’s Issue 3 in September 2017. Fiona wanted to incorporate spring like imagery into a design which would be perfect to wear as we wait for longer and warmer days.
This hat begins with a brim of twisted ribbing which then turns into the stems of the flower buds. They are encased in a dome like structure. These buds look as if they are being protected by a greenhouse or terrarium. The rest of the hat is a mixture of Garter Stitch and columns of twisted stitches.
The set is sold separately. This listing is for the Virva Hat. Click here to purchase the Virva Fingerless Mitts.
This product listing if for the PDF pattern for the garment pictured and described here and not the actual finished item.
SIZES
One Size
To be worn with 4.5 - 5.5 inches / 11 - 14 cm of negative ease.
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Length (not including pom pom): 8.5 inches / 21 cm Circumference: 17.5 inches / 44 cm
MATERIALS
Yarn: 1 skein of Viola BFL 4ply (100% Bluefaced Leicester - 377 yds / 345 m, 100 g), colourway Asteroid.
(1 skein will be enough to make the complete hat and fingerless mitts set. However, it is recommended to make the pom pom last with leftover yarn.)
Needles: US 1 1⁄2 (2,5 mm) and US 2 (2,75 mm) 16” (40 cm) and US 2 (2,75 mm) DPNs . Or US 1 1⁄2 (2,5 mm) and
US 2 (2,75 mm) 40” (100 cm) if using Magic Loop Method. Notions: One stitch markers, cable needle, darning needle, 2.25” / 6 cm pompom maker or cardboard.
GAUGE
33 sts and 40 rows = 4 inches (10 cm) on US 11⁄2 (2,5 mm) needles in 1x2 twisted ribbing, after blocking.
Photography by Laine (images 1 & 2).
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