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Rnd 2: 2 ch (counts as 1tr), 1tr into each of
next 2 sts, 5tr into next 5 ch-sp, 1tr into
each of next 5 sts, 5tr into next 5 ch-sp;
rep from to last 2 sts, 1tr into each of next
2 sts.
Last 2 rnds set patt.
Cont in patt until work meas 42cm (16½in),
from foundation ch, ending with rnd 2
of patt.
Rep rnd 2 once more.
Fasten off.
HANDLES (MAKE 2)
Starting 9cm (3½in) from side of Bag,
rejoin yarn and proceed as foll:
Row 1: 1 ch, 1dc into each of next
6 sts, turn.
Rep last row until Handle meas 45cm
(17 ¾in).
Fasten off, leaving a long length of yarn.
TO FINISH
Sew ends of Handles in position 9cm
(3½in) from side of Bag. Block out Bag to
the measurements given, place under
damp cloths and leave until dry.
See ball band for washing and care
instructions.
BEDFORD BY JEN GEIGLEY
SIZE
To fit an average-size adult man’s head
YOU WILL NEED
Rowan Island Blend 70% wool, 15%
alpaca, 15% silk (approx 125m per 50g)
2 x 50g balls in 903 Leather (A)
1 x 50g ball in 902 Jet (B)
4mm circular needle 40cm long
Set of 4 x 4mm double-pointed needles
Stitch marker
Note: Yarn amounts given are based on
average requirements and are approximate.
TENSION
21 sts and 28 rnds to 10cm over st st.
Use larger or smaller needles if necessary
to obtain correct tension.
ABBREVIATIONS SEE PAGE 91
H AT
Using 4mm circular needle and B, cast on
120 sts. Join to work in rnd, taking care not
to twist sts, and pm for beg of rnd.
Rnd 1: K1, p1; rep from to end.
This rnd forms single rib.
Rep last rnd 3 more times.
Break B and join A.
With A, cont in single rib until work meas
15cm (6in).
Next rnd: Knit.
This rnd forms st st.
Cont in st st for 5cm (2in).
Shape crown
Changing to dpns when necessary,
work as foll:
Rnd 1: K10, k2tog; rep from to end
(110 st s).
Next and all alt rnds: Knit.
Rnd 3: K9, k2tog; rep from to end
(100 st s).
Rnd 5: K8, k2tog; rep from to end
(90 st s).
Rnd 7: K7, k2tog; rep from to end
(80 st s).
Rnd 9: K6, k2tog; rep from to end
( 70 st s).
Rnd 11: K5, k2tog; rep from to end
(60 st s).
Rnd 13: K4, k2tog; rep from to end
(50 st s).
Rnd 15: K3, k2tog; rep from to end
(40 st s).
Rnd 17: K2, k2tog; rep from to end
(30 st s).
Rnd 19: K1, k2tog; rep from to end
(20 sts).
Rnd 21: K2tog; rep from to end (10 sts).
TO FINISH
Break yarn and thread through rem sts,
pull up tight and fasten off securely.
Press as described on the ball band.
Pattern from Modern Men’s Knits by
Jen Geigley, published by Quail Studio