den Arend (from The Land Artist Series)

den Arend is a spiral hat pattern knit from the top down, with a cable section that grows gradually to the very end. Make it as short and sweet, or long and slouchy, as you want.

The hat is named for Lucien den Arend, creator of Europa (1986), a 15-meter stainless steel sculpture snaking along Europaweg in Haarlem, the Netherlands. The series was inspired by "land" or "earthworks" artists who used the spiral form in their work.

den Arend is also on Ravelry.

Finished Size
Fits up to 23" / 58.5 cm head circumference; 19" / 48.25 cm unblocked.

Yarn
1 ball Phildar Oxygène (40% Acrylic, 25% Wool, 35% Chlorofiber; 1¾ oz / 50 g; 149 yd / 136 m) in 0056 Marine. A solid or semi-solid yarn is recommended.

Needles
US4 / 3.5 mm and US3 / 3.25 mm set of dpns. Adjust needle size to obtain correct gauge.

Notions
Waste yarn of similar weight, 6 stitch markers (optional), tapestry needle.

Gauge
24 sts x 30 rows = 4" / 10 cm in Stockinette stitch on larger needles. To save time and ensure accurate sizing, check gauge; stitch count is a priority for Smithson.

Many thanks to my Ravelry test knitters!

Errata
v.112809 Latest version.