13. Marie-Antoinette
Hello knitters and cheer up!
Winter is just around the corner, the temperature is dropping, and ministers are getting out their turtlenecks. But Wolly Roger's crew is still sizzling hot to keep you cozy no matter what.
When creating this English ribbed hat, also called brioche stitch by our English-speaking friends, it was impossible for me not to think of a certain historical figure, so I present to you the Marie-Antoinette hat collar & hat set.
When I think of Marie Antoinette, the first image that comes to mind is that of the delightful actress who plays the queen, Kirsten Dunst, in Sofia Coppola's eponymous film. Some might criticize the film for its anachronisms and its sour candy side. I must admit that this kind of adaptation normally makes me cringe, but having seen this film when it was released in 2006, nostalgia has given it a very special place in my heart.
An urban legend attributes to Marie-Antoinette, then Queen of France, the quote "If they have no bread, let them eat brioche" in response to the famine suffered by the people. This phrase is actually taken from the famous "Confessions" by Jean-Jacques Rousseau, recounting the author's life until 1765. The princess referred to by our national JJ is not mentioned, but since Marie-Antoinette left her native Austria to marry Louis XVI in 1770, it is historically impossible that she was the one behind this offbeat response.
Obviously, the social tensions of the time as well as the Queen's escapades made this insolence credible and it didn't take much for personalities of all stripes to regularly bring out this phrase, brought up to date.
Brioche stitch creates a knit suitable for all kinds of daring: reversible, two-tone... nothing is too extravagant for it. Puffy, to say the least, its material is perfect for cozy, very enveloping and elastic knits. Exit the Petit Trianon, with the Sand Bank and Reflecting Pool colors from Malabrigo Rios, Marie-Antoinette is at the beach!
A little intimidating at first, the brioche stitch can quickly be mastered and knitting it in two colors has the advantage of serving as a reminder.
Each of the 2 rows will always be knitted in the same shade, you will not lose the thread or the head ^^
This pattern requires a good basic knitting skill.
3 particular techniques will be used here:
I guide you step by step to perform these techniques on the Wolly Roger YouTube channel, in the MARIE-ANTOINETTE playlist.
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MARIE-ANTOINETTE
Unisex Hat & Neck Gaiter, One Size
Sample :
17 stitches x 21 rows = 10 cm with 5 mm needles in brioche stitch
Material :
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color 1: Sand Bank
color 2: Reflecting Pool
Abbreviations :
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m.: mesh.
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end st.: knit stitch
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m. env.: purl stitch
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3 sts together: knit 3 sts together with their yarn over
Instructions :
Cast on 72 sts with color 1 and elastic cast on. Place a marker and join to knit in the round.
All odd rows will be knitted with color 1 and color 2 will be used for even rows.
Start knitting in brioche stitch:
Row 1: * Knit 1, yarn over, slip 1 purlwise * repeat * * to end.
Place color 2 at the front of the work, yarn tail down, and integrate it into the work.
Row 2: *Yarn over, slip 1 st purlwise , purl and knit together the slipped stitch and yarn over from previous row* repeat * * until end.
[72 m.]
IMPORTANT: Be careful at the junction before and after the end of round marker: don't forget the yarn overs. When they are on hold, the color 1 yarn will be placed at the back of the work while the color 2 yarn will remain at the front.
COLLAR:
Continue for 30 cm then cast off the stitches loosely.
CAP:
Continue for 24 cm then decrease as follows:
Row 1: * K1, yo , slip 1 , k3tog , yo, slip 1 * repeat * * to end.
Row 2: *Yarn over, slip 1 st purlwise , purl and knit together the slipped stitch and yarn over from previous row* repeat * * until end.
[48 m.]
Row 3: * 1 knit, 1 yarn over, slip 1 purlwise * repeat * * until end.
Row 4: *Yarn over, slip 1 st purlwise , purl and knit together the slipped stitch and yarn over from previous row* repeat * * until end.
Row 5: *3 sts tog , yo , slip 1 st purlwise *repeat* *to end.
[24 m.]
Knit all sts, cut both yarns and pull them through all sts several times, pulling tightly.
The "Marie Antoinette" pattern is an exclusive creation by Wolly Roger. Anyone reproducing this pattern without crediting the author will meet the same fate as the famous queen.
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Take care and see you soon for new adventures!
Jessica