Vintage Knitting

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Vintage 1940's Knitted Fez hat

This is a direct transcription so all terms are in 1940's weights and measures and needle size for the UK.

Materials:
2 oz 4 ply wool
1oz 2 ply wool for the scarf to trim
No.9 needles with points at both ends

Tension:
with double wool 5 1/2 stitches to 1"

Method
The fez is worked in double 4 ply wool, the scarf in 2 ply.

The Scarf:
Using the single 2 ply wool and 2 no.9 needles cast on 48 stitches.
1st row- *knit one, make one, knit 2 together; repeat from * to end
repeat this row until work measures 36 inches or length required. Cast off.

The Fez:
Using the double 4 ply wool and 4 no.9 needles, cast on 108 stitches. 36 stitches on each of 3 needles, work in rounds thus:-

1st round- * knit 2, purl 1; repeat from * to end.
2nd round- as the first round
3rd round- * purl 1, knit 1; repeat from * to end.
4th round- as third round
these 4 rounds form the pattern. continue in the pattern until 11th round has been completed.

12th round- * purl 3 together, pattern 33; repeat from * to end.
Continue in pattern for 7 more rounds.

20th round- * purl 3 together, pattern 31; repeat from * to end.
Continue in pattern for 7 more rounds.

Continue in this way Dec 2 stitches on each needle on every 8th round, until 78 stitches remain. Continue without shaping until work measures 6 inches. cast off.

Make up:
Turn the top edge of the fez onto the wrong side, making it deep enough to suit the wearer, and stitch lightly in position. Stitch one edge of the scarf along the lower edge of the fez for a few inches.
Then make a vertical loop about 1 1/2" long with buttonhole stitch or crochet chain, at the lower edge of the fez on the opposite side. Pass the 2 ends of the scarf through this loop, twist round in the opposite direction and tuck in.