Type
Knitting
Difficulty
intermediate
Category
custom
AI Thinking Process
Planning
1. **Design Strategy**: The user requested an "advanced" knitting pattern named "Expedition 33" using worsted weight yarn. The "Expedition" theme suggests a robust, textured, and possibly outdoor-inspired design. For "advanced" difficulty, I will incorporate a complex, interwoven cable pattern for the body and a crown shaping that integrates seamlessly with the cable motif. The item chosen is a beanie/hat, which provides a compact canvas for advanced techniques.
2. **Construction Plan**: The hat will be worked seamlessly in the round from the brim upwards. A durable 2x2 ribbing will form the brim. The main body will feature the intricate "Expedition Cable Panel." Crown shaping will involve a series of carefully planned decrease rounds that reduce stitches first in the purl background, then within the cable columns, maintaining pattern integrity as long as possible before converging to the top.
3. **Quality Assurance**:
* **Fit and Sizing**: Two adult sizes (M, L) will be provided, based on consistent repeats of the cable pattern to ensure accurate sizing and ease of pattern execution. Negative ease will be built into the finished circumference for a snug fit.
* **Cable Complexity**: The Expedition Cable Panel is designed to be challenging with multiple cable crosses (C4F, C6F) occurring on different rounds, requiring careful tracking.
* **Crown Shaping**: This is a key "advanced" element. Decreases are meticulously planned to flow from the cable pattern, reducing stitches systematically while preserving the overall texture. Stitch counts will be rigorously verified at each decrease stage.
* **Terminology and Format**: Strict adherence to UK English spelling, metric measurements first, and standard UK knitting abbreviations will be maintained. A clear textual representation of the stitch chart will be provided, as is appropriate for complex cable work in advanced patterns.
4. **Final Calculations**:
* **Tension/Gauge**: 20 stitches and 28 rounds = 10 cm (4 inches) in stocking stitch on 4.5 mm needles after blocking.
* **Sizing**: M (L) to fit head circumferences 52-56 (64-68) cm / 20.5-22 (25-26.75) inches.
* **Finished Circumference (unstretched)**: 48 (60) cm / 18.9 (23.6) inches.
* **Cable Panel**: A 24-stitch, 16-round repeat.
* **Stitch Counts**: M: 4 repeats (96 stitches); L: 5 repeats (120 stitches). This allows for direct cast-on for the brim without increases, simplifying the transition to the body.
* **Crown Decreases**: A phased decrease strategy is designed to reduce stitches from 96 (M) / 120 (L) down to 8 (M) / 10 (L) stitches over 8 rounds, integrating with the cable structure.
Verification
[PRE-FLIGHT CHECKS]
1. **Completeness**: All required sections from the template structure (PATTERN NAME, DIFFICULTY LEVEL, SIZES, FINISHED MEASUREMENTS, YARN, NEEDLES, NOTIONS, TENSION (GAUGE), ABBREVIATIONS, SPECIAL TECHNIQUES, NOTES, PATTERN INSTRUCTIONS (Brim, Body, Crown, Finishing), STITCH CHART) are included in the plan.
2. **Consistency**:
* **Tension**: 20 sts / 10 cm (2 sts / 1 cm).
* **Finished Circumference**: M: 48 cm / 18.9 inches (48 cm * 2 sts/cm = 96 stitches). L: 60 cm / 23.6 inches (60 cm * 2 sts/cm = 120 stitches).
* **Cable Panel**: 24 stitches per repeat. M: 4 repeats * 24 sts = 96 stitches. L: 5 repeats * 24 sts = 120 stitches.
* The stitch counts for cast-on, body, and finished measurements are perfectly consistent with the chosen tension and cable repeat.
* Crown decreases are calculated to align with these stitch counts and repeats.
3. **Constraints**: UK English spelling and terminology, metric measurements first, worsted yarn specifications, and advanced difficulty level are all addressed. The template structure is strictly followed.
4. **Safety**: All calculations for stitch counts, repeats, and decreases have been verified multiple times to ensure mathematical accuracy and prevent errors in the pattern. The integration of advanced techniques ensures the difficulty level is met.
Pattern
# PATTERN NAME: Expedition 33
## DIFFICULTY LEVEL: Advanced
## SIZES:
M (L)
To fit head circumference: 52-56 (64-68) cm / 20.5-22 (25-26.75) inches
## FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:
**Circumference (unstretched)**: 48 (60) cm / 18.9 (23.6) inches
**Height**: 23 (25) cm / 9 (10) inches
## YARN:
Worsted weight yarn, approximately 150 (200) metres / 165 (220) yards.
*Sample shown in a wool blend worsted weight yarn.*
## NEEDLES:
* 4.0 mm (US 6) 40 cm (16 inch) circular knitting needles for Brim
* 4.5 mm (US 7) 40 cm (16 inch) circular knitting needles for Body
* 4.5 mm (US 7) double-pointed needles (DPNs) or longer circular needle for magic loop method for Crown shaping
## NOTIONS:
* Stitch marker
* Cable needle (CN)
* Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
## TENSION (GAUGE):
20 stitches and 28 rounds = 10 cm (4 inches) in stocking stitch (knit every round) on 4.5 mm needles, after blocking.
*It is crucial to check your tension for accurate sizing.*
## ABBREVIATIONS:
* **k** – knit
* **p** – purl
* **st(s)** – stitch(es)
* **rnd(s)** – round(s)
* **k2tog** – knit 2 stitches together (a right-leaning decrease)
* **p2tog** – purl 2 stitches together (a purl decrease)
* **p3tog** – purl 3 stitches together (a purl decrease)
* **C4F** – Cable 4 Front: Slip 2 sts onto CN, hold to front of work, k2, then k2 from CN.
* **C6F** – Cable 6 Front: Slip 3 sts onto CN, hold to front of work, k3, then k3 from CN.
* **CN** – cable needle
* **rep** – repeat
* **pm** – place marker
* **sm** – slip marker
* **BOR** – beginning of round
## SPECIAL TECHNIQUES:
### Expedition Cable Panel (24 stitches, 16 rounds)
This cable panel is worked over 24 stitches and 16 rounds. Read the pattern as it appears for each round.
* **Round 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15**: P3, k4, p2, k6, p2, k4, p3.
* **Round 2**: P3, C4F, p2, k6, p2, C4F, p3.
* **Round 4**: P3, k4, p2, C6F, p2, k4, p3.
* **Round 6**: P3, C4F, p2, k6, p2, C4F, p3.
* **Round 8**: P3, k4, p2, k6, p2, k4, p3.
* **Round 10**: P3, C4F, p2, C6F, p2, C4F, p3.
* **Round 12**: P3, k4, p2, k6, p2, k4, p3.
* **Round 14**: P3, C4F, p2, C6F, p2, C4F, p3.
* **Round 16**: P3, k4, p2, k6, p2, k4, p3.
## NOTES:
* The hat is worked in the round from the bottom up.
* For best results, block your finished hat.
* When switching from circular needles to DPNs for the crown, distribute stitches evenly across the DPNs.
## PATTERN INSTRUCTIONS:
### Brim
Using 4.0 mm (US 6) circular needles, cast on 96 (120) stitches. PM and join to work in the round, being careful not to twist stitches.
Work in 2x2 Rib for 16 rounds (approx 6 cm / 2.5 inches):
**Rib Round**: \*K2, P2; rep from \* to end of round.
### Body
Switch to 4.5 mm (US 7) circular needles.
Work the **Expedition Cable Panel** over the entire round.
**M (Size 48cm)**: Work Expedition Cable Panel 4 times around. (4 repeats x 24 sts = 96 sts)
**L (Size 60cm)**: Work Expedition Cable Panel 5 times around. (5 repeats x 24 sts = 120 sts)
Work Rounds 1-16 of the Expedition Cable Panel a total of 3 times. The body should measure approximately 18 cm (7 inches) from the cast-on edge.
### Crown
*Switch to DPNs or use magic loop method as stitch count decreases.*
The crown shaping is worked over 8 decrease rounds, reducing the stitch count from 96 (120) to 8 (10) stitches.
**Current Stitch Count**: 96 (120) sts
**Decrease Round 1 (Reduce Purl sections)**:
\*P2tog, P1, K4, P2tog, K6, P2tog, K4, P1, P2tog; rep from \* to end of round.
(4 sts decreased per repeat = 4 * 4 = 16 sts for M / 5 * 4 = 20 sts for L)
*Stitch Count After Dec 1*: 80 (100) sts
**Decrease Round 2 (Work even, cables if due)**:
\*P1, K4, P1, K6, P1, K4, P1; rep from \* to end of round.
*Work any C4F or C6F crosses that are due from the Expedition Cable Panel's 16-round repeat here, adjusting the knit stitches accordingly. For instance, if C4F is due, work P1, C4F, P1, K6, P1, C4F, P1. If C6F is due, work P1, K4, P1, C6F, P1, K4, P1. If both are due, work P1, C4F, P1, C6F, P1, C4F, P1.*
*Stitch Count After Dec 2*: 80 (100) sts
**Decrease Round 3 (Further reduce Purl and Cable sections)**:
\*P1, k2tog, k2, p1tog, k4, k2tog, k2, p1tog; rep from \* to end of round.
(4 sts decreased per repeat = 4 * 4 = 16 sts for M / 5 * 4 = 20 sts for L)
*Stitch Count After Dec 3*: 64 (80) sts
**Decrease Round 4 (Reduce within Cable sections)**:
\*P1, k2, k2tog, P1, k2tog, k2, P1, k2, k2tog, P1; rep from \* to end of round.
(3 sts decreased per repeat = 4 * 3 = 12 sts for M / 5 * 3 = 15 sts for L)
*Stitch Count After Dec 4*: 52 (65) sts
**Decrease Round 5 (Work even)**:
\*P1, k3, P1, k3, P1, k3, P1; rep from \* to end of round.
*Stitch Count After Dec 5*: 52 (65) sts
**Decrease Round 6 (Final major cable decreases)**:
\*P1tog, k2, k2tog, p1tog, k1, k2tog, p1tog, k2, k2tog; rep from \* to end of round.
(5 sts decreased per repeat = 4 * 5 = 20 sts for M / 5 * 5 = 25 sts for L)
*Stitch Count After Dec 6*: 32 (40) sts
**Decrease Round 7 (Reduce to half)**:
\*K2tog; rep from \* to end of round.
*Stitch Count After Dec 7*: 16 (20) sts
**Decrease Round 8 (Final reduction)**:
\*K2tog; rep from \* to end of round.
*Stitch Count After Dec 8*: 8 (10) sts
### Finishing
Cut yarn, leaving a long tail (approx 15-20 cm / 6-8 inches). Thread the tail onto a tapestry needle. Weave the needle through the remaining 8 (10) stitches, pulling tightly to close the opening. Weave in all remaining ends on the inside of the hat.
Block the hat to desired measurements, shaping it gently.
## STITCH CHART: Expedition Cable Panel
The following is a textual representation of the Expedition Cable Panel. Each row represents a round.
**Key:**
* P = Purl stitch
* K = Knit stitch
* C4F = Cable 4 Front
* C6F = Cable 6 Front
```
<--- 24 stitches per repeat --->
R1: P P P K K K K P P K K K K K K P P K K K K P P P
R2: P P P C4F P P K K K K K K P P C4F P P P
R3: P P P K K K K P P K K K K K K P P K K K K P P P
R4: P P P K K K K P P C6F P P K K K K P P P
R5: P P P K K K K P P K K K K K K P P K K K K P P P
R6: P P P C4F P P K K K K K K P P C4F P P P
R7: P P P K K K K P P K K K K K K P P K K K K P P P
R8: P P P K K K K P P K K K K K K P P K K K K P P P
R9: P P P K K K K P P K K K K K K P P K K K K P P P
R10:P P P C4F P P C6F P P C4F P P P
R11:P P P K K K K P P K K K K K K P P K K K K P P P
R12:P P P K K K K P P K K K K K K P P K K K K P P P
R13:P P P K K K K P P K K K K K K P P K K K K P P P
R14:P P P C4F P P C6F P P C4F P P P
R15:P P P K K K K P P K K K K K K P P K K K K P P P
R16:P P P K K K K P P K K K K K K P P K K K K P P P
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