elleby

by teresa cole
Elleby is a stylish and hip hat. It is
knit in the round and bottom up
using eyelets and decreases to
produce the twisty look without
cabling. Elleby is intended to be
worn loosely with a little slouch. It
is perfect for all seasons.
Sizes:

One size fits most.

Yarn:

Blue Sky Alpacas Sport Weight 100% baby alpaca

Yardage:

150 yards

Gauge:

18 sts = 4 (10.2 cm) in lace pattern

Supplies:

US5 (3.75 mm) size 16 circular needle

Abbreviations
k2tog:
pm:
rs:
st(s):
ws:
yo:

Decrease by knitting two sts together.

Place marker.
Right side.
Stitch(es).
Wrong side.
Yarn over.

Lace Pattern

(k3, yo, p3) to end of round.

(k4, p3) to end of round.
(k1, k2tog, yo, k1, p3) to end of round.
(k2tog, k2, p3) to end of round.
(k1, yo, k2tog, p3) to end of round.
(k3, p3) to end of round.

Page

Round 1:
Round 2:
Round 3:
Round 4:
Round 5:
Round 6:

g
g
g
g
g
g
7

g
g
g
g
g
g
6

g
g
d j
g
d
g
j d
g
g j
5 4 3 2 1

6
5
4
3
2
1

Chart
The lace is worked in the round. The chart is read right
to left for every round. The lace repeat begins with 6
sts, increases to seven sts, then decreases back to
six sts for rounds 4, 5, and 6.
Symbols

No stitch
Knit
j Yarn Over
g Purl
d K2Tog

Pattern
CO 100 stitches using a long tail cast on. PM and join for round careful not to twist stitches.
Work in K1, P1 rib for 1.
Evenly increase 20 stitches across last round of ribbing.
Knit one round.
Begin lace pattern and work until hat measures approx. 6.5 (16.5 cm) from cast on edge.
Decreases

Page

Break yarn and pull through remaining stitches. Weave into the inside of the hat. Wet block and
place a dish or other flat round object inside to open up the lace and create the ultimate hip
and stylish slouchy hat.

Round 1: (k3, yo, p1, p2tog, k3, yo, p3) to end of round.
Round 2: (k4, p1, k2tog, k3, p3) to end of round.
Round 3: (k1, k2tog, yo, k1, p1, k2tog, k2, p3) to end of round.
Round 4: (k2tog, k2, p1, k2tog, k1, p3) to end.
Round 5: (k1, yo, k2tog, p1, k2tog, p3) to end.
Round 6: (k3, p1, k2tog, p2) to end.
Round 7: (k3, yo, p1, k2tog, p1) to end.
Round 8: (k1, k2tog, yo, k1, p1, k2tog) to end.
Round 9: (k4, k2tog) to end
Round 10: (k3, k2tog) to end.
Round 11: (k2, k2tog) to end
Round 12: (k1, k2tog) to end
Round 13: (k2tog) to end.