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Add to Cart Sideways Spencer Redux
Pattern $7.00
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LL Swing Coat

Pattern $7.00
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Universal Mitered Handbag
Pattern $6.00

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Twisted Float Circular Shrug
Pattern $7.00

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Corset Tank Pullover
Pattern $7.00

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Butter & Jam Cardigan
Pattern $7.00

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Fern Lace Twin Set
Pattern $7.00

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Raccoon Jacket
Pattern $5.00

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All-Over Pattern Jacket
Pattern $5.00

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Ribbed Yoked Pull
Pattern $5.00

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Mitered Jacket
Pattern $5.00

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Oval / Round Brim Hat
Pattern $5.00

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1925 Oval Hat
Pattern $5.00
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White on White
Pattern $5.00
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Spectator Grand
Pattern $5.00

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Spectator
Pattern $5.00

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Rosebud
Pattern $5.00

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Carnivale
Pattern $5.00

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Universal Chair Seat
Pattern $5.00

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Adult Sling Chair
Pattern $5.00

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Child Sling Chair
Pattern $5.00

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Rasta Hat
Pattern $5.00

(note - this pattern is included in Confessions Of A Knitting Heretic!)



Sideways Spencer Redux

Sideways Spencer Redux

Construction
The cardigan is knit side to side, starting at the left cuff and ending with the right cuff.  The waist ribbing, buttonbands and collar are picked up and knit later.

The Details

Sizes
Size(s):  To fit bust 28 (32, 36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56) '' /   71.8 (82, 92.3, 102.6, 113, 123, 133.3, 143.6) cm

Finished Meas:  Fin Bust: 32 (36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60) '' /   82 (92.3, 102.6, 113, 123, 133.3, 143.6, 154) cm.  Fin Length: 15 (15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21) '' /   38.5 (38.5, 41, 43.6, 46.2, 48.7, 51.3, 53.8) cm

Skill Level:  
K 3 Intermediate

Gauge
Gauge: 4 sts x 5 rows = 1” in charted pattern using size: 8 US/5mm (add’l size: 7 US/4.5 mm ) 
Note: When swatching, use the charted pattern to obtain gauge.

Notions
Notions: Four - 3/4” buttons, darning needle, stitch holder, stitch markers, waste yarn.

Pattern - All Sizes $7.00 - downloads as pdf file
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Fiber:
Fiber: Worsted Weight / Heavy Worsted, 
approx 650, (700, 750, 800, 900, 1000, 1200, 1400) yds




coat & scarf

LL Swing Jacket
Shown in Lorna's Laces Lion & Lamb and Gold Hill

LL Swing Jacket

Construction
The skirt of the jacket is worked first  from side to side using short row shaping.  Stitches are  picked up for the bodice, and sleeves.  The fronts are finished using a twisted float trim and i-cord ties, an optional mohair/silk scarf completes the look.

The Details

Sizes
Fin Bust: 30 (36, 42, 48, 54, 60) '' /   
76.9 (92.3, 107.7, 123.1, 138.5, 153.8) cm
Fin Length: 25.25 (26.75, 28, 29.5, 31, 32.5) '' /   
64.7 (68.6, 71.8, 75.6, 79.5, 83.3) cm

Skill Level:  
K 3 Intermediate

Gauge
4 sts x 6 rows = 1” in St st using size: 10 US/6mm

Notions
Darning needle, two size 7 or 8 dpns (for i-cord)

Fiber:
Lorna’s Laces (www.lornaslaces.net)
Yarn A -  Lion & Lamb,  
Color: Envy
(205yds /187m  3.5oz /100gr) per skein
Yds required: 1039 (1142, 1316, 1457, 1598, 1748) yds / 
5 (6, 6, 7, 8, 9) skeins

Yarn B - Glory - Color: Gold Hill
(120yds /109m  2oz /57gr)
Yds required: 300 (330, 380, 421, 462, 505) yds / 
3 (3, 3, 4, 4, 4) sk of B

Pattern - All Sizes $7.00 - downloads as pdf file
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twisted float shrug
Universal Mitered, Felted Diamond Bag
(Shown in Malabrigo Merino Worsted)
Available at Yarnzilla.com
(Bag handle available at Peacock Patterns)

Universal Mitered Felted Bag
Pattern - All Sizes $6.00
Pattern will be downloadable as a pdf file
This Pattern will Accommodate Any yarn!

Intermediate / Advanced

Construction
Two sizes are included in the pattern - a tiny bag and a larger bag (pictured above)

However, you can use ANY yarn you want, and make ANY size bag you'd like with this pattern (and a little math.)

The piece is worked from the bottom up, felted, then a purchased handle is sewn on.

Universalizing The Pattern
You can make this bag in any size you wish, using any yarn you want, but you will have to do some simple math to determine the size your mitered diamonds in relation to the bottom of the bag.  

bag2
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The Details

Needles
Size 9US/5.5mm needles were used to create pictured bag.

Gauge
Gauge will vary drastically depending on yarn used and amount of felting.  The 25 stitch diamonds in bag pictured meas approx 7”/18cm across, 5-1/2”/14 cm deep  before felting,  5”/13cm across, 4”/10 cm deep after felting.

Finished Meas
The above bag meas 10”/26cm across x 15”/38cm deep after felting.  

Notions
A 23” rolled leather handle, purchased at www.peacockpatterns.com, was sewn to the bag after felting.  An i-cord handle or back-pack straps could be used.

Fiber
The yarn used in the bag pictured is 
Malabrigo Worsted Weight Merino,
1 skein of each color (216yds /197m  3.5oz /100gr)
Colors:  A - Col China; B - Frank Ochre; C - Peach Tree; D - Olive; E - Buscando Azul; F - Vaa; G - Azul Profundo





Twisted Float Cocoon Shrug
The UNIVERSAL pattern that works in EVERY yarn!

Twisted Float Cocoon Shrug
Pattern - All Sizes $7.00
Pattern will be downloadable as a pdf file
Sized for EVERYONE

Intermediate / Advanced

Construction
Unlike the original pattern in Fall 2005 Vogue Knitting, this pattern allows you to use ANY yarn you want, and make ANY size you want!  

The piece is worked from the center out, divided into 8 equal sections with markers.  

Armholes are placed by working all stitches in the first and fourth sections of the circle in waste yarn.  The stitch pattern is resumed until the total diameter of the piece is achieved, then sleeves are worked later when waste yarn is removed.  

This garment can be worn as a longer jacket with a narrow collar, or as a short shrug with a wider collar.

twisted float shrug


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The Details
To Fit ANY Bust Size

Finished Garment Measures: 
This pattern is not sized in a traditional, standard way, but you determine the sizing based on two simple measurements; the cross-front measurement (from armhole seam to armhole seam in when wearing a fitted T-shirt, just above the breasts) and the fingertip to fingertip measurement.

Because of the individualized nature of this pattern, and because any weight of yarn can be used when making this garment, determining yarn yardages can be difficult.  Use the amounts below as a guideline, but if this is the first time you are making the garment purchase extra yarn to be safe.

Yarn Requirements
32 (40, 48)” bust estimates
Amounts are based on worsted weight yarn. You may use any weight yarn to make this garment, but the yardages will change (more yardage is required for a thin yarn, less for bulky yarn.)
Yarn A:     1040 (1300, 1560) yds
Yarn B:      400 (500, 600) yds
Yarn C:      280 (350, 420) yds


Notions: Darning needle, stitch marker, 24" circular needles (2) and dpn's (optional) in a size that works well with your yarn.

Originally seen in
Vogue Knitting,
Fall 2005
(Shown in Lorna's Laces Shepherd's Worsted

 




Butter & Jam Cardigan
(Shown in Artyarns Ultramerino 6

B&J Cardigan

Butter & Jam Cardigan
Pattern - All Sizes $7.00
Pattern will be downloadable as a pdf file
Sized for XS, S, M, L, XL & XXL

Intermediate / Advanced

Construction
The body is worked in one piece from the bottom up and separated at the armholes. Front and back are worked separately from this point on, shoulders are joined using the 3 needle bindoff. 

Sleeves are worked separately and are sewn in place. After the piece is finished, simple crocheted edging (consisting of chain stitch and single crochet) is worked around the bottom and cuffs, crocheted bands are worked and the collar is crocheted to match the cuffs.

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The Details
To Fit Bust Size: 30 (32.5, 36, 40, 44, 49) '' / 76.9 (83.3, 92.3, 102.6, 112.8, 125.6) cm

Finished Garment Measures: 
Bust - 34 (36.5, 40, 44, 48, 53) '' / 87.2 (93.6, 102.6, 112.8, 123.1, 135.9) cm
Length - 21 (22, 23, 24, 25.25, 26.5) '' / 53.8 (56.4, 59, 61.5, 64.7, 67.9) cm 
Armhole Depth - 7.5 (8, 8.5, 9, 9.75, 10.5) '' / 19.2 (20.5, 21.8, 23.1, 25, 26.9) cm

Yarn - Artyarns Ultramerino 6, 274 yds per 100 gr skein.
Yarn A: 5 (5, 6, 7, 7) Skeins of Ultramerino 6 Color #224 - Yellow
Yarn B: 2 (2, 3, 3, 4) Skeins of  Ultramerino 6 Color #136 - Multi Bright
Gauge: 6.25 st x 7 rows = 1” in St st (6/4mm)
Tools: Size 6 US / 4mm 36” circular needle & Size E Crochet Hook or sizes to acheive gauge
Notions: Darning needle, stitch marker

Corset Tank Top
(Shown in Artyarns Regal Silk)

 

Optional sleeve pattern included

Corset Tank Pullover
Pattern - All Sizes $7.00
Pattern will be downloadable as a pdf file
Sized for XS, S, M, L, XL & XXL

Intermediate

A stunning and sexy corset top with a flattering fit and flaired lace pattern at the hips. This top looks great on everyone!!

Knit from the top down, the technique to make the lace edging is quite simple. Make this as long or as short as you like. Buttonholes may be worked, or just sew the fronts together and sew buttons on top and pull the top over the head!

Can be worn on or off the shoulder.

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The Details
Finished Measurements
Sized for XXXS (XXS, XS,S",M", L, XL, XXL) Smallest sizes listed first, other sizes in parenthesis.  If only one number is given it applies to all sizes.
To fit Bust size: 29 (32-1/2,35-3/4, 39,42-1/2, 46, 49-1/4, 52-1/2) '' / 74.4 (83.3, 91.7, 100, 109, 117.9, 126.3, 134.6) cm
Finished meas: 
Bust 28-1/2 (31-3/4,35, 38-1/4,41-3/4, 45, 48-1/4, 51-1/2) '' / 73.1 (81.4, 89.7, 98.1, 107.1, 115.4, 123.7, 132.1) cm
Length - 13-1/4 (14,14-3/4, 15-1/2,16-1/4, 17, 17-3/4, 18-1/2) '' / 34 (35.9, 37.8, 39.7, 41.7, 43.6, 45.4, 47.4) cm

Materials   
        • Yarn A - 375 (375, 400, 425, 450, 500, 550, 600) yds
        worsted weight silk in a light color
        (sample shown in Artyarns Regal Silk, RS 133)
        • Yarn B - 100 (150, 150, 175, 200, 225, 250, 300) yds
        worsted weight silk in a contrasting color
        (sample shownin Artyarns Regal Silk, RS 119)
        • Size 6 (4mm) Knitting needles or size to achieve gauge
        • Darning Needle
        • Size F Crochet Hook
Gauge
        22 sts x 24 rows = 4” / 10cm  in ribbing on size 6 / 4mm
        please wash and block swatch before measuring!

Mitered Jacket
(Shown in Artyarns Ultramerino 4)


Mitered Diamond Jacket
Pattern - All Sizes $5.00
Pattern will be downloadable as a pdf file
Sized for XS, S, M & L

Intermediate / Advanced

A sport weight yarn and exciting pattern make this a jacket for all seasons!  Wear it on a chilly Summer night, as outerwear in the Spring or Fall and as an indoor long suit jacket on cold Winter days.

This pattern uses a spin on the technique described in Vivian Høxbro's Domino Knitting to create a stunning fabric with exquisite drape.
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The Details
Finished Measurements
Sized for XS, S, M, L - 32.5” (36.5”, 40”, 44.5”) Bust.  Smallest sizes listed first, other sizes in parenthesis.  If only one number is given it applies to all sizes.

Finished meas: 
Bust - 29.5 (33.25, 38, 42) '' / 107.7 (97.4, 85.3, 75.6) cm
Length - 27.5 (30.25, 33.25, 36.25) '' / 92.9 (85.3, 77.6, 70.5) cm

Materials   
Artyarns Ultramerino 4
A- Color 115 - 726 (811, 894, 973) yd / 4 (5, 5, 6) skeins
B- Color 102 - 181 (202, 223, 243) yd / 1 (2, 2, 2) skeins
C- Color 121 - 908 (1014, 1117, 1216) yd / 5 (6, 6, 7) skeins
D- Color 131 - 429 (479, 528, 575) yd / 4 (5, 5, 6) skeins
E- Color 123 - 396 (442, 487, 530) yd / 1 (2, 2, 2) skeins
Tools
Size 5US/3.75mm needle, size 3US / 3.25mm 36” circ needle, Darning needle, size D / 3.25mm crochet hook

Gauge
6.25 sts x 7 rows = 1” on size 5 needle using Artyarns Ultramerino 4. One 31 stitch diamond should measure 3.25” across the center point when finished.




All Over Pattern Jacket
(Shown in Spirit Trail Fibers Tussah Silk / Variegated Mohair)

All-Over Pattern Jacket
Pattern - All Sizes $5.00
Pattern will be downloadable as a pdf file
Sized for XS, S, M, L, XL & XXL

Intermediate / Advanced

Kid Mohair & Tussah Silk by Spirit Trail Fibers work together to make a scruptious, soft and luxurious jacket!

Perfect with jeans or a tailored skirt and pearls, this is a sweater that will take you places! If colorwork excites you, try to contain yourself as you start on this amazing project!

Clear, easy to follow charts and step by step instructions will guide you through the process of creating this wonderful garment.

You don't need to have experience with steeks - this can be your first experience with them - but you'll enjoy the ease with which you work up the colorwork pattern in the round, then thrill as you machine stitch a cutting "gutter" and slice your work open to create a cardigan! This is knitting on the wild side!


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The Details
Sized For XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL - Loose fitting

Finished Measurements:
Bust - 30 (36, 40, 44, 50, 54) '' /
77 (92, 103, 113, 128, 138) cm
Length - 18.5 (19.5, 20.5, 21, 22, 22.5) '' /
47 (50, 53, 54, 56, 58) cm
Yarn Required: 
Yarn A: Rapunzle 2 Ply yellow (925 yds = XL)
Yarn B: Kid Mohair brown, 2 strands held together (1100 yds = XL)
Gauge:
5 sts per inch / 4.5 rows per inch in colorwork patt on size 8 needles knit in the round.
Tools:
Size 8US/5mm circ needles (36”)
Size 8US/5mm DPNs Size 5US/3.75 dpn
Size 5/3.75 circ needles (24”)
Notions:
Stitch holders (5)
Stitch markers
darning needle
Sewing Machine or ability to hand sew a tight backstitch.

Ribbed Yoke Pullover
(Shown in Mohair / Silk / Wool Boucle) 

Ribbed Yoked Pullover
Pattern - All Sizes $5.00
Pattern will be downloadable as a pdf file
Sized for XS, S, M, L, XL & XXL

Easy / Intermediate

A beautiful, standard fitting pullover sweater with a flattering vertical ribbing pattern and yoked collar with button closure.

The yarn is a luxuious blend of silk, mohair and a lovely boucle. An easy to knit up sweater that will become a treasured wardrobe piece for years to come!

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The Details
Finished Meas: 

Bust - 34 (37, 42, 45, 48, 53) '' / 87.2 (94.9, 107.7, 115.4, 123.1, 135.9) cm
Length - 22-1/4 (23, 24, 24-7/8, 24-5/8, 26-5/8) '' / 57.1 (59, 61.5, 63.8, 63.1, 68.3) cm
Armhole Depth - 8-3/4 (9, 10, 10-3/8, 10-5/8, 11-5/8) '' / 22.4 (23.1, 25.6, 26.6, 27.2, 29.8) cm
Gauge: 3 sts x 4.5 rows = 1” in 2 x 2 ribbing on size 9 needles
Tools: Size 9 straight & 24” circular needles (or size to achieve gauge)
Yardage Requirements: 800 (850, 900, 950, 1100, 1200) yds of heavy worsted weight yarn.



Fern Lace Twin Set
(Shown in Louet Euroflax Linen, Sport Weight)

Fern Lace Twin Set
Pattern for all sizes, 
$7.00
Sized for XS, S, M, L, XL & XXL
Intermediate

Originally featured on KnitNet.com, this is one of my favorite pieces - perfect for Spring, Summer or even the cooler seasons when worn in an office setting (or in the sunny state of Florida!)

The flattering vertical lines and easy to wear shaping will make this a favorite sweater set! I recomend linen for this set as it is a natural fiber that absorbs moisture and remains cool in summer.

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The Details
Sized for XS (S, M, L, XL, XXL)  If only one number is given it applies to all sizes.

Materials   
    Shell - Euroflax Linen 14/4 (Sport Weight) 5 (5, 5, 6, 7, 7)  50g / 135 yd skeins
    Cardigan - Euroflax Linen 14/4 (Sport Weight) 7 (8, 8, 9, 10, 11) 50g / 135 yd skeins
    Size 4 (3-1/2mm) & 6 (4-1/2mm) Knitting needles, or size to achieve gauge
    Darning Needle
    Size F Crochet Hook
Gauge
5 sts x 6 rows = 1”  in Stockinette Stitch (St st) on size 6 needles
Skill:  K 3 Intermediate: Projects with a variety of stitches such as basic cables, lace and intarsia, double-pointed needle techniques, mid-level shaping and finishing



Raccoon Jacket
(Shown in Sandesgarn Funny & Funny Luxe)

Raccoon Jacket Pattern

Pattern for all sizes, $5.00
Sized for S, M, L & XL

Intermediate

Originally seen in Interweave Knits, this smashing jacket is good for all seasons, all events! It would look stunning over an evening gown, or shabby chic paired with jeans and a turtleneck!

Please note that the sleeve construction in this pattern varies slightly from the construction in Interweave Knits magazine. I've included my original instructions for the sleeve construction - when published in IK they were edited slightly to create a sleeve that is a little different than the sleeve shown. The construction of the body of the jacket is the same as appeared in IK.

The jacket body is worked side to side from center front to center back on each side, then joined at the center back seam using a three-needle bind-off technique (explained in full in the instructions)

The construction is unusual, but not terribly difficult! Short rows are used to create the fullness at the bottom of the jacket and the unusual chevron shaping in the sleeves. I've posted an animated illustration of the bottom sleeve shaping to give you a taste of the adventure of knitting this!

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The Details
Sized for S (M, L, XL, XXL) — 34-1/2 (37-1/2, 38-1/2, 41-1/2, 48”)" / 87.5 (95.5, 98, 105.5, 122) cm Bust/Chest circumference when buttoned. Coat shown measures 37-1/2" / 95.5 cm  If only one number is given it applies to all sizes.
Materials   
Yarn A: SandnesGarn Funny Luxury, 100% Polyester
Color: grey/black # 2494 — 61 yards / 50 grams
Skeins Required: 8 (9, 9, 10, 11)
Yarn B: SandnesGarn Funny, 100% Polyester
Color: Black 1099 — 98 yards /90 meters 50 grams
Skeins Required: 6 (7, 7, 8, 9)
Gauge:
    18 sts x 24 rows = 4" (10 cm) in St st
    with either yarn on larger needles.
Tools:
    Size 9/5.5 mm needles
        or size to achieve correct gauge
    Size 7/4.5 mm needles
    Stitch Holders
    Sharp pointed sewing needle & thread
    Darning Needle / Tapestry Needle
    Stitch Markers
    5 Large Hooks & Eyes
    (Fur hooks are best for this)

Rasta Hat
$5.00

Hey Mon! I want to knit w'you! This hat is great for kids, great for adults - just plain GREAT fun. And it's not hard - really! This funky hat works up quickly in Super Bulky yarn - try it out - make some dreds - and learn a new skill! Pattern comes in 7 sizes so you can make one for everyone in the family!

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Knitting Millinery
ISBN 0-9754219-4-8
$12.99
Revised and reprinted, this edition features newer, larger images and clear charts.

Do more with your knitting! Break down the yarn boundaries!

5 amazing wire brimmed hats to create using millinery and hand-knitting techniques.

Patterns include: Ascot, Aqueduct, Carnivale, 1925 Oval, Linen Oval

Paperback, Wire-O Binding, 81 pages


Linen Oval or Round Brim Hat

This lovely hat is easy to knit up - the lace pattern is a simple repeat of a faggoting stitch - and can be worked either in a round brim (intermediate skills) or a very flattering oval brim (advanced skills - short row shaping is used)  Pattern is $5

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1925 Oval

Based on a favorite hat from 1925, this knitted, deep crown hat features an oval brim - perfect to frame a face - The sample is worked in 78% Poliamide, 22% Cotton Mako ribbon. The crown is worked in solid black rayon ribbon with an eyelet pattern knit into the crown tip. The hatband is twisted from the same chenille yarn used to knit the leaf trim. The roses are knit of deep, rich red chenille. Pattern is $5.

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White on White

This beautiful hat is entirely worked of white fingering weight linen - it has a lovely sheen that enhances the all-over lace pattern in the flat, wide brim and deep crown. Pattern is $5.