Inspired by the beautiful simplicity of a triangle, Terzetto will quickly become a staple in your winter wardrobe.

The crafty use of knit and purl stitches to create triangles is remarkably simple. Pattern repeats can be easily added to change the size for larger/smaller heads or for a different gauge.

Pattern & photographs Lisa Gutierrez 2011 Please do not distribute.

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by Lisa Gutierrez // goodknits.com Inspired by the beautiful simplicity of a triangle, this beanie will quickly become a winter staple in your wardrobe. The crafty use of knit and purl stitches to create triangles is remarkably simple. Pattern repeats can be easily added to change the size for larger/smaller heads or for a different gauge. YARN: Approximately 175 yards worsted weight NEEDLES: 4mm (US 6) 16" circular, 5mm (US 8) 16" circular, 5mm DPN NOTIONS: stitch marker & tapestry needle SIZE: Average Adult head (up to 24") DIMENSIONS: un-stretched 15 width, 8 height GAUGE: 5 sts and 6 rows = 1 using larger needle ABBREVIATIONS: k- knit p- purl tbl- through the back loop K2tog: knit two together Twisted rib pattern: *P1, K1 tbl* repeat from * to * around. Triangle Pattern: Round 1: *P1, K5* repeat from * to * around. Round 2: *P2, K4* repeat from * to * around. Round 3: *P3, K3* repeat from * to * around. Round 4: *P4, K2* repeat from * to * around. Round 5: *P5, K1* repeat from * to * around. Round 6: Same as Round 5. Round 7: Same as Round 4. Round 8: Same as Round 3. Round 9: Same as Round 2. Round 10: Same as Round 1.

HAT PATTERN: Using smaller needle, cast on 90 (or other multiple of 6). Place marker and join into round, being careful not to twist stitches. Knit the twisted rib pattern for 7 rounds. With larger needle, start the Triangle Pattern and complete 3 full repeats of it. Knit rounds 1-5 of the Triangle Pattern. DECREASING: Round 6: *P4, K2tog* repeat from * to * around. (75) Round 7: *P3, K2* repeat from * to * around. (75) Round 8: *P2, K2tog, K1* repeat from * to * around. (60) Round 9: *P1, K3* repeat from * to * around. (60) Switch to double-pointed needles through next round. Round 10: *P1, K2tog, K1* repeat from * to * around. (45) Round 11: Knit. repeat from * to * around. (45) Round 12: *K2tog, K1* repeat from * to * around. (30) Round 13: Knit. repeat from * to * around. (30) Round 14: *K2tog* repeat from * to * around. (15) Cut yarn leaving a long tail. Thread tail through live stitches twice and weave in ends. Block if desired. CUSTOMIZATIONS: This pattern should yield a fitted beanie. If you are interested in a slouchier fit, you can add a pattern repeat, or two, to make it longer. Make sure to end on Round 5 of the Triangle Pattern before starting the decreases. If the pattern is too snug around your head, CO a larger # of stitches in a multiple of 6. If you have any questions or comments, e-mail me!

Pattern text Lisa Gutierrez 2011

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