This WWII England-inspired knitted pattern combines vintage charm with a modern touch. The design features classic elements reminiscent of the era, with a cute and easy-to-follow pattern suitable for all skill levels.
Materials:
- Yarn: Worsted weight yarn (UK Aran, 10 ply) in Navy Blue, Cream, and Red
- Needles: US 8 (UK 6, 5mm) knitting needles
- Tapestry needle
- Scissors
Gauge:
18 stitches x 24 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch
Pattern:
Striped Hat:
- Using Navy Blue yarn, cast on 80 stitches.
- Work in K2, P2 ribbing for 1 inch.
- Switch to Cream yarn and knit every round for 3 inches.
- Switch to Red yarn and knit every round for 2 inches.
- Switch back to Navy Blue yarn and knit every round until the hat measures 7 inches from the cast-on edge.
- Begin decreases: Row 1: *K8, K2tog, repeat from * around. Row 2 and all even rows: Knit. Row 3: *K7, K2tog, repeat from * around. Row 5: *K6, K2tog, repeat from * around. Continue in this manner, decreasing by one stitch before the K2tog until 8 stitches remain.
- Cut yarn, leaving a long tail. Thread tail through remaining stitches, pull tight to close the top of the hat, and secure.
Poppy Brooch:
- Using Red yarn, cast on 30 stitches.
- Work in Garter stitch (knit every row) for 3 inches.
- Bind off all stitches.
- Roll the knitted piece into a spiral shape and sew in place to form the poppy flower.
- Attach a safety pin to the back to wear as a brooch.
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