The topic for this issue’s Fashion Framework is Earflap Hats by Leslie Gonzalez. As with all Fashion Framework articles, it provides a complete discussion of what is involved with knitting this type of project as well as tips for success. It is followed by the Apurimac Hat patterns which illustrates the topics discussed in the article.
This hat, designed by Leslie Gonzalez, accompanies the Fashion Framework article on earflap hats. A strip of colored squares is worked first. In the middle of the strip a short-row triangle is formed. Then stitches are picked up along the curved edge, this being the basic way to form the earflap. From there the squares can be embellished by checkerboard and even alternating triangles around the base. The earflap is shaped using two mirrored double decreases at the center. When approximately one third of the stitches are left, the flap is folded in half and joined.
The pattern in this issue is from Gretchen Hines-Ward who is working on Level 1 and Taming Tension. The Icarus Infinity Scarf using ArtYarns Silk Essence and is worked on the bias. It would be a lovely addition to any holiday outfit.
The topic for Learn Something New! is how to use the technique of spit and splice. You can practice this technique by making the Dragonfly Ski Headband. The Dragonfly Top also uses this technique.
This headband, designed by Mary E. Jacobs, accompanies the Learn Something New! article on the spit and splice technique.
A Vest for Gus accompanies the Skill Building article which discusses how to measure gauge for a project that is worked both in the round and flat.
Dragonfly Top is a yoked sweater with short sleeves, worked seamlessly in the round.
This simple hat, designed by Carolyn Vance, is the perfect match to the Black and White Mittens in this issue and can be worked from the same 100g hanks.
This simple hat, designed by Carolyn Vance, is the perfect match to the Black and White Mittens in this issue and can be worked from the same 100g hanks. A single line of red, topped by a black and white herringbone braid adds visual interest to the edge of the hat and discourages curling
These socks designed by Heather Storta are worked toe-up with a reverse heel-flap heel and a center-sole gusset. The gusset placement allows the sock to fit more snugly at the arch than traditionally constructed socks. To ensure a good fit, accurate measurement is needed before starting the gusset increase section.
