Button Box Cloche
Button Box Cloche is a vintage style embellished hat worked in two versions. The Red Version has a long and wide brim that flips outwards and is embellished with a colorful mix of buttons. The Purple Version has a short flared brim and is embellished with a mohair flower, hatband, and a few buttons. Worked in the round from the top down, these hats can be tried on as they are knit to adjust the length if necessary. Model is shown wearing size Adult S/M.
SIZES:
Child (Adult S/M, Adult M/L)
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS RED VERSION
Circumference: 21.25 (22.5, 24)”, Length: 8.75 (9, 9.25)”
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS PURPLE VERSION
Circumference: 21.25 (22.5, 24)”, Length: 7.75 (8, 8.25)”
MATERIALS
Red Version: Rowan Kid Classic (70% wool, 26% mohair, 4% nylon; 153 yds/140 m per 50 g ball); color: 847; 1 (2, 2) balls
Purple Version: Knit Picks Gloss DK (70% merino wool, 30% silk; 123 yds/112 m per 50 g ball); color: Blackberry; 2 (2, 2) balls
Feza Yarns Kid Mohair Multi (85% mohair, 8% nylon, 7% polyester; 275 yds/251 m per 25g ball); color: 634; 1 ball
NEEDLES
Both Versions: US #6/4 mm dpns and 16” circular needle
Purple Version only: US #4/3.5 mm dpns
Adjust needle size to get correct gauge.
NOTIONS REQUIRED
Both Versions: Tapestry needle to weave in ends, stitch marker, sewing thread to match yarn, sewing needle
Red Version: 40 assorted buttons (six ¾” - 1”, nine ½” - 5/8”, twenty-five ¼” – 3/8”); tear away fabric stabilizer
Purple Version: four 3/8” buttons, one 5/8” button
GAUGE
18 sts and 28 rounds over 4” in Stockinette Stich worked in the round using US 6/4mm ndls.
Skills needed:
Working in the round
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Designer note: I am a loose knitter, so please check your gauge before beginning this project. It may be necessary to go up 1 or 2 needle sizes.
$5.00
SIZES:
Child (Adult S/M, Adult M/L)
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS RED VERSION
Circumference: 21.25 (22.5, 24)”, Length: 8.75 (9, 9.25)”
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS PURPLE VERSION
Circumference: 21.25 (22.5, 24)”, Length: 7.75 (8, 8.25)”
MATERIALS
Red Version: Rowan Kid Classic (70% wool, 26% mohair, 4% nylon; 153 yds/140 m per 50 g ball); color: 847; 1 (2, 2) balls
Purple Version: Knit Picks Gloss DK (70% merino wool, 30% silk; 123 yds/112 m per 50 g ball); color: Blackberry; 2 (2, 2) balls
Feza Yarns Kid Mohair Multi (85% mohair, 8% nylon, 7% polyester; 275 yds/251 m per 25g ball); color: 634; 1 ball
NEEDLES
Both Versions: US #6/4 mm dpns and 16” circular needle
Purple Version only: US #4/3.5 mm dpns
Adjust needle size to get correct gauge.
NOTIONS REQUIRED
Both Versions: Tapestry needle to weave in ends, stitch marker, sewing thread to match yarn, sewing needle
Red Version: 40 assorted buttons (six ¾” - 1”, nine ½” - 5/8”, twenty-five ¼” – 3/8”); tear away fabric stabilizer
Purple Version: four 3/8” buttons, one 5/8” button
GAUGE
18 sts and 28 rounds over 4” in Stockinette Stich worked in the round using US 6/4mm ndls.
Skills needed:
Working in the round
kfb
m1
Designer note: I am a loose knitter, so please check your gauge before beginning this project. It may be necessary to go up 1 or 2 needle sizes.
$5.00