Drizzle
My favorite skies are grey.
And contain rain.
Not everyone feels the the way I do about overcast days.
When clouds hold the weight of an ocean within them, sinking low, closer to me than usual, I feel more alive than on the most golden glowing day. The moment soft rain falls, I am filled with peace; my cheeks hurt from smiling.
Favorite color? You guessed it: grey or gray. No matter the way you spell it, I could wrap myself in it and be content.
When my friend Stephanie showed me a teaser photo of yarn color, she was creating many, many years ago, she did so with the caption, “I know you will love this new recipe I am playing around with…I am calling it Drizzle…”
I couldn’t wait to get a skein. And after the long journey from Pittsburg to Kaua’i, I welcomed the new yarn by balling it up and casting on that day.
It has since been reknit in more colors than Drizzle. And knit hundreds of times. I reformatted from the pattern from it’s first release, and now I am sharing it with you here.
Make it.
Here’s how:
Yarn: Lyra by SpaceCadet (100% Superwash Merino; cabled 8-ply; approx 270 yds/100g) 1 skein shown in Drizzle (grey) and Tickled (pink)
Needles: One 16” circular needle in size US 5 [3.75mm] or size to obtain gauge
Notions: stitch markers, tapestry needle, 1 Melissa Jean Handknit Designs oval button (as seen in grey version)
Gauge 20 sts x 38 rounds in stockinette, after blocking.
Sizes: Small- 21.5 to 23 inches, Medium- 23 to 24.5 inches, Large - 25 to 26.5 inches
Hat Length from Brim to Top: Semi Slouch: 9 inches, Slouchy: 11 inches, Super Slouchy: 13 inches All measurements are approximate
Notes:
Be careful: knitting this hat may become an addiction! If you find yourself knitting several of these, be sure to alert me at once on Instagram @mskiknits or just tag me and keep me posted on how it’s coming along!
Stitch Patterns:
Stockinette stitch (St st):In the round Knit every round.
Lace Pattern Panel: Round 1: *K2tog, Yarn Over* repeat ** for round
Round 2: *Yarn Over, SKP* repeat ** for round
Let’s Knit.
Original Drizzle Hat
Using Longtail Method, Cast On 102 (106, 110). Being careful not to twist, place marker and join for knitting in the round.
Knit 28 rounds
Begin lace pattern panel as:
Work Rows 1 and 2 total of: 7 times for semi-slouch style (as pictured in the Drizzle Grey by SpaceCadet Creations), 11 times for slouchy, 14 times for super slouchy
After working lace panel appropriate number of times knit 14 rounds FOR ALL STYLES
Begin decreases for crown:
Round 1: K2tog, knit until 2 sts before marker, skp [2 sts reduced 100 (104, 108) remain]
Rounds 2 and 3: Knit all stitches
Round 4: *K 25 (26, 27) sts, pm* Repeat until the end of round. You will have 4 evenly spaced markers for decreases
Round 5: *K2tog, k to 2 sts before marker, skp, sm* repeat for round (8 sts decreased)
Rounds 6-8 : Knit
Work rounds 5 through 8 two times more to reduce number of sts by 24 leaving 76 (80, 84)
Next Round: *K2tog, knit to marker, slm* work ** for round
Lace top with decreases:
Round 1: [K4tog, YO, *K2tog, YO* to 4 stitches before marker, K4tog, YO, slm] Repeat all inside [ ] for round (16sts decreased)
Round 2: *YO, skp* for round slipping markers as you come to them
Round 3: *K2tog, YO* for round slipping markers as you come to them
Round 4: [YO, sl 3 k1, pass 3 over knit stitch, *YO, skp* to 4 sts before marker, YO, sl3, k1, pass 3 over knit stitch, sm] Repeat all inside [ ] for round (16 sts decreased)
Work Rounds 1 -3 once more
Next round: *K2tog* entire round removing all markers. 10 (12, 14) sts left
Using a tapestry needle for final round: break yarn leaving 6 to 8 inch tail and slip all sts as if to knit on to needle. Pull yarn securely through. To effectively cinch hat run yarn though twice. Weave in loose ends. After blocking, attach button on to left side of hat on to rolled brim.
Full Lace Drizzle Hat:
Using Longtail Method, Cast On 102 (106, 110). Being careful not to twist, place marker and join for knitting in the round.
Knit 28 rounds
Begin working lace pattern: Work Rows 1 and 2 of lace insert pattern above a total of: 18 times for beanie, 22 times for slouchy, 26 times for super slouchy
Resume work as Original Drizzle Hat from “Begin decreases for crown” section