Monday
Jun012009
The Aztec Pattern
Monday, June 1, 2009 at 9:34PM 
Story behind the Pattern:
This simple design failed initially, but the 2nd time was a charm. The original “prototype� pattern (swatch) started out with Malabrigo yarn (worsted weight), and didn’t hold the stitch definition very well. I started the design for my husband, who had made a special request that I knit him a beanie of my own design. All he knew when he requested the beanie was that he wanted it to have cables or “braids� as he called it. The first go at the pattern had only cables that stood out in the pattern. After frogging the original project, I also went with a different yarn choice, Cascade Yarns Venezia (worsted weight), which is Merino Silk, 70% wool, 30% silk. The texture of the yarn is very nice and it is both warm and airy all at the same time. Thus the final product was set in motion. I added 2 knit stitches to form columns in between the cables to create a “columned� effect, similar to the columns of a Greek building. My husband’s view of the finished hat was that it reminded him of the Aztec calendar, which on one had is true; the simple pattern has that sort of look to it. I hope you enjoy it knitting this hat; I look forward to seeing different yarns and colors.
For issues or questions about the pattern, please feel free to let me know. Send me a message on Ravelry , my ID is Rocky Moreno .
This is a free pattern, I only ask that you don’t sell it, or use it to sell items with.
Pattern is Copyright of Rocky Moreno 2009 – 06-01.
Materials:
• 1 US 7
• 1 stitch marker
• 1 skein of Cascade Yarns Venezia in Worsted Weight
• 1 cable needle
Pattern Skill Level:
I would rate this at Intermediate level, only because of the Cables, which are very easy, but still at an intermediate level, but it is really beginner friendly.
Yarn Colors:
• Main color gray
Note: Make it your own! Use your own choice of main color or even use variegated yarn!
Yarn requirements:
1 skein of yarn worsted weight is all that is needed.
Gauge:
Approximately 5 -6 inches per stitch across.
Needles:
US 7 16 inch Circular or US 6 DPNS
Cast On:
121
Methods:
Cables, Knitting in the Round.
Sizes:
If circumference of beanie is too tight, you can add additional pattern repeat to lengthen the scarf by adding an extra 8 stitches, always ending with a knit stitch, since we start with a purl stitch.
Sizing suggestions:
Average size 121 stitches
*adjust accordingly for other sizes
 
Cast ON:
Cast on 121 stitches.
If you are using DPNs, just evenly distribute your stitches. (about 30 stitches per needle)
Step 1:
Join yarn by purling the first stitch, place stitch marker before purling the first stitch.
Hint: I usually knit the first 3 stitches with both the working yarn and the tail from the cast on, just to have the tail knitted a few stitches. I still weave in the tail at the end of the project.
Step 2:
First round only! Knit all stitches, when you get to the last stitch before the stitch marker, slip the stitch, and remove the stitch marker, place the slipped stitch back onto the left needle, and knit the slipped stitched and the stitch to the left of it together (K2TOG), then replace the stitch marker and proceed to pattern.
PATTERN
LEGEND
P= Purl
K= Knit
CBF2= Slip 2 stitches to cable needle, hold in front, knit next 2 stitches, knit 2 stitches from cable needle
Round 2
*P1 K2 P1 CBF2* repeat to end of round
Next 2 Rounds – Purl the Purls and Knit the Knits
*P1 K2 P1 K4*
Round 5 and on, repeat Rounds 2 – 4 until you have 6 ½ inches from edge (brim) of beanie, ending on Round 2.
Decrease Rounds
1st decrease round:
These rounds you’ll always Purl the Purls and Knit the Knits, with the exception of the K2TOG’s. *Work 8 stitches, then K2TOG* to end.
Next round, *Purl the Purls and Knit the Knits* (no decreases this round)
2nd decrease round, Purl the Purls and Knit the Knits, with the exception of the K2TOG’s. *Work 6 stitches, then K2TOG* to end.
Next round, *Purl the Purls and Knit the Knits* (no decreases this round)
3rd and remaining rounds all decreases, *K2TOG* around until you have approximately 8-12 stitches (your preference), cut 8’inch tail and weave through remaining stitches to finish.
Finishing
The finished object in the pattern picture isn’t blocked, it could be blocked to widen if needed or if your gauge is tight.
Errata
None at this time
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