Fiddle Knits Designs | Beautifully detailed patterns for the hand knitter and crocheter
Created by Erica Jackofsky
Type: Knitting Pattern
Materials
• Yarn
1 (1, 2) skeins Knit Picks, Biggo [50% merino wool / 50% nylon; 110 yds; 100 g; bulky weight],
Color: #25620 “Wonderland Heather”
• Needles
US 9 / 5.5mm 16” circular needle (brim only)
US 10 / 6mm 16” circular needle
US 11 / 8mm 16” circular needle & dpns
Adjust needle sizes to obtain correct gauge.
Extras
1 stitch marker
1 locking stitch marker
Tapestry needle
Gauge
14 sts & 18 rows = 4” in St st on 9/5.5mm needle.
14 sts & 18 rows = 4” in 1x1 rib on 10/6mm needle.
12 sts & 16 rows = 4” in St st on 11/8mm needle.
Finished Sizes
Small/17” (Medium/19”, Large/20.5”)
To Fit
18–21 (20–22, 21–23.5)”
Bum-Diddy
Skill Level: Intermediate
A knit hat pattern
“Bum-Diddy” is a basic clawhammer banjo rhythm. It’s a two finger picking pattern that sets old time banjo playing apart from the bluegrass 5-finger style.
Bum-Diddy is a casual newsboy style slouchy hat. It begins with 1x1 ribbing before changing to a slipped stitch stockinette pattern. Topping it all off is a large pom pom.
The brim is worked after the main portion of the hat and keeps it’s shape without use of plastic canvas. It’s folded up and sewn on the right side of your work. This is to help keep the brim pulled up and prevent it from falling in your eyes.
Techniques
