Svelmo by Luuanne Chau is knit in the round from the bottom up.
Choose the size with 1.75-3.25” of negative ease.
For each size, follow the written instructions and two charts (one for the body and one for shaping).
SIZES
1 (2, 3)
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
17.25 (18.75, 20.75)“ circumference
7.5” or 9” height
Shown in size 2 (color no. 31) and size 3 (color no. 32)
YARN
Woolfolk Tynd (100% Ovis 21 Ultimate Merino®; 223 yds per 50 g skein, Fingering weight)
2 (2, 2) skeins in color no. 31 or 32
NEEDLES AND NOTIONS
US 3 (3.25 mm) 16” circular needle
US 2 (3.00 mm) 16” circular needle
Set of US 3 (3.25 mm) dpns
Tapestry needle, markers, crochet hook, waste yarn, cable needle, spare needle for folded brim
GAUGE
26 sts and 44 rnds = 4” in Reverse stockinette stitch on larger needles, blocked
48-st panel of Cable pattern from Chart 1 measures 3.75” wide and 1.5” tall on larger needles, blocked
SAMPLES
Sample 1 (size 2 fitted version in color no. 31)
Sample 2 (size 3 slouchy version in color no. 32)