Pink Beauty Fair Isle Hat – Elegance in Every Stitch
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Pattern notes:
This pattern comes in 4 sizes from baby (16-18”) to adult M sizes (23-25”). Skill Level: Intermediate. it’s mostly stockinette stitch with color changes. The hat is worked in the round with a circular needle, bottom-up. Change to double pointed needles when necessary. First work rib, then work colorwork in stockinette stitch. A pom is attached to the top.
SIZE
Kid (16-18’/41-46 cm) Child (19-20’/48-51 cm) Adult S (21-22,5’/53-57 cm) Adult M (23-25’/59-64 cm)
MATERIALS:
Yarn Drops Nepal (65% wool, 35% alpaca) 82 yds/1.75 oz (75 m/50 g) or any other aran yarn.
Blush 8912 – 1 skein;
Black uni colour 8903 – 1 skein;
Off white 0100 – 1 skein;
Cerise uni colour 6273 – 1 skein.
US 4 (3.5mm) circular needles or US 4 (3.5mm) double pointed needles. US 7 (4.5mm) circular needles or US 7 (4.5mm) double pointed needles.
GAUGE:
10 x 10 cm 4 x 4 inch = 20 stitches in width and 22 rows/rounds in height with stockinette stitch, after blocking.
STICH GLOSSARY
K = Knit P = Purl K2tog = Knit next 2 stitches together Rnd(s) = Round(s) Rem =Remain(ing) st(s) = Stitch(es)
Kid (16-18”/38-46 cm)
Brim. Cast on 60 stitches on US 4 (3.5mm) needles. Join in round, making sure not to twist stitches, place marker to indicate beginning of the round.
1st rnd: Work 1×2 rib (k1, p2) around. (see pic A1) Work 1×2 ribbing for 24 rnds or near 4” (10 cm).
Later when you fold the brim, the wrong side 2 knit / 1 purl will be showing and give a beautiful 2/1 rib pattern.
Body of hat: Start to knit in stockinette stitch on US 7 (4.5 mm). Knit rnds 1-24 of A2, noting 12-st rep will be worked 5 times.
Shape top: Then knit rnds 1-3 of A3, reading rows from right to left, noting 4-st rep will be worked 15 times.
1st rnd: *K2tog. Rep from * around. 30 sts. 2nd rnd: Work even in pattern. 30 sts 3rd rnd: *K2tog. Rep from * around. 15 sts.
Break yarn, leaving a long end. Thread end through rem sts and draw up tightly. Fasten securely.
POM POM: Make one pom pom with white (or any other, if you like) and a diameter of approx 7-8cm. Sew the pom pom to the top of the hat.
Child (19-20”/48-51 cm)
Brim: Cast on 72 stitches on US 4 (3.5mm) needles. Join in round, making sure not to twist stitches, place marker to indicate beginning of the round.
1st rnd: Work 1×2 rib (k1, p2) around. (A1) Work 1×2 ribbing for 24 rnds or near 4” (10 cm).
Later when you fold the brim, the wrong side 2 knit / 1 purl will be showing and give a beautiful 2/1 rib pattern.
Body of hat: Start to knit in stockinette stitch on US 7 (4.5 mm).
Knit rnds 1-25 of A2, noting 12-st rep will be worked 7 times. Then repeat rnds 23-25 one more.
Shape top: Then knit rnds 1-3 of A3, reading rows from right to left, noting 4-st rep will be worked 18 times.
1st rnd: *K2tog. Rep from * around. 36 sts. 2nd rnd: Work even in pattern. 36 sts 3rd rnd: *K2tog. Rep from * around. 18 sts.
Break yarn, leaving a long end. Thread end through rem sts and draw up tightly. Fasten securely.
POM POM: Make one pom pom with white (or any other, if you like) and a diameter of approx 7-8cm. Sew the pom pom to the top of the hat.
Adult S (21-22.5”/53-57 cm)
Brim: Cast on 96 stitches on US 4 (3.5mm) needles. Join in round, making sure not to twist stitches, place marker to indicate beginning of the round. 1st rnd: Work 1×2 rib (k1, p2) around. (A1) Work 1×2 ribbing for 40 rnds or near 5,5” (14 cm).
Later when you fold the brim, the wrong side 2 knit / 1 purl will be showing and give a beautiful 2/1 rib pattern.
Body of hat: Start to knit in stockinette stitch on US 7 (4.5 mm). Knit rnds 1-42 of A2, noting 12-st rep will be worked 8 times.
Shape top: Then knit rnds 1-3 of A4, reading rows from right to left, noting 4-st rep will be worked 24 times.
1st rnd: *K2tog. Rep from * around. 48 sts. 2nd rnd: Work even in pattern. 48 sts 3rd rnd: *K2tog. Rep from around. 24 sts.
Break yarn, leaving a long end. Thread end through rem sts and draw up tightly. Fasten securely.
POM POM: Make one pom pom with white (or any other, if you like) and a diameter of approx 7-8cm. Sew the pom pom to the top of the hat.
Adult M (23-25’/59-64 cm)
Brim: Cast on 108 stitches on US 4 (3.5mm) needles. Join in round, making sure not to twist stitches, place marker to indicate beginning of the round. 1st rnd: Work 1×2 rib (k1, p2) around. (A1) Work 1×2 ribbing for 40 rnds or near 5,5” (14 cm).
Later when you fold the brim, the wrong side 2 knit / 1 purl will be showing and give a beautiful 2/1 rib pattern.
Body of hat: Start to knit in stockinette stitch on US 7 (4.5 mm). Knit rnds 1-46 of A2, noting 12-st rep will be worked 9 times.
Shape top: Then knit rnds 1-3 of A4, reading rows from right to left, noting 4-st rep will be worked 27 times.
1st rnd: *K2tog. Rep from * around. 54 sts. 2nd rnd: Work even in pattern. 54 sts 3rd rnd: *K2tog. Rep from around. 27 sts.
Break yarn, leaving a long end. Thread end through rem sts and draw up tightly. Fasten securely.
POM POM: Make one pom pom with white (or any other, if you like) and a diameter of approx 7-8cm. Sew the pom pom to the top of the hat.
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Discover timeless charm with these Simplicity Fair Isle Hat knitting pattern. This design seamlessly blends simplicity and elegance, making it the perfect accessory for those who appreciate refined style. Immerse yourself in the art of Fair Isle knitting and create a hat that exudes sophistication.
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This pattern comes in 4 sizes from baby (15-18”) to adult L sizes (24-25”). Skill Level: Intermediate. it’s mostly stockinette stitch with color changes. The hat is worked in the round with a circular needle, bottom-up. Change to double pointed needles when necessary. First work rib, then work colorwork in stockinette stitch. A pom is attached to the top.
Yarn Drops Nepal (65% wool, 35% alpaca) 82 yds/1.75 oz (75 m/50 g) or any other aran yarn.
Deep ocean mix 8905 – 1 skein;
Off White uni colour 0100 – 1 skein;
Blush mix 8912 – 1 skein;
Forget-me-not uni colour 8783 – 1 skein.
US 4 (3.5mm) circular needles or US 4 (3.5mm) double pointed needles. US 7 (4.5mm) circular needles or US 7 (4.5mm) double pointed needles.
GAUGE:
10 x 10 cm 4 x 4 inch = 20 stitches in width and 24 rows/rounds in height with stockinette stitch, after blocking.
STICH GLOSSARY
K = Knit P = Purl K2tog = Knit next 2 stitches together Rnd(s) = Round(s) Rem =Remain(ing) st(s) = Stitch(es)
Baby (15-18”/38-46 cm)
Brim. Cast on 72 stitches on US 4 (3.5mm) needles. Join in round, making sure not to twist stitches, place marker to indicate beginning of the round.
1st rnd: Work 1×2 rib (k1, p2) around. (see pic A1) Work 1×2 ribbing for 24 rnds or near 4” (10 cm).
Later when you fold the brim, the wrong side 2 knit / 1 purl will be showing and give a beautiful 2/1 rib pattern.
Body of hat: Start to knit in stockinette stitch on US 7 (4.5 mm). Knit rnds 1-28 of A2, noting 12-st rep will be worked 6 times.
Shape top: Then knit rnds 1-3 of A3, reading rows from right to left, noting 4-st rep will be worked 18 times.
1st rnd: *K2tog. Rep from * around. 36 sts. 2nd rnd: Work even in pattern. 36 sts 3rd rnd: *K2tog. Rep from * around. 18 sts.
Break yarn, leaving a long end. Thread end through rem sts and draw up tightly. Fasten securely.
POM POM: Make one pom pom with white (or any other, if you like) and a diameter of approx 7-8cm. Sew the pom pom to the top of the hat.
Child (19-21’/48-54 cm)
Brim: Cast on 84 stitches on US 4 (3.5mm) needles. Join in round, making sure not to twist stitches, place marker to indicate beginning of the round.
1st rnd: Work 1×2 rib (k1, p2) around. (A1) Work 1×2 ribbing for 24 rnds or near 4” (10 cm).
Later when you fold the brim, the wrong side 2 knit / 1 purl will be showing and give a beautiful 2/1 rib pattern.
Body of hat: Start to knit in stockinette stitch on US 7 (4.5 mm). Knit rnds 1-30 of A2, noting 12-st rep will be worked 7 times.
Shape top: Then knit rnds 1-3 of A3, reading rows from right to left, noting 4-st rep will be worked 21 times.
1st rnd: *K2tog. Rep from * around. 42 sts. 2nd rnd: Work even in pattern. 42 sts 3rd rnd: *K2tog. Rep from * around. 21 sts.
Break yarn, leaving a long end. Thread end through rem sts and draw up tightly. Fasten securely.
POM POM: Make one pom pom with white (or any other, if you like) and a diameter of approx 7-8cm. Sew the pom pom to the top of the hat.
Adult S (21-23’/54-59 cm)
Brim: Cast on 96 stitches on US 4 (3.5mm) needles. Join in round, making sure not to twist stitches, place marker to indicate beginning of the round. 1st rnd: Work 1×2 rib (k1, p2) around. (A1) Work 1×2 ribbing for 40 rnds or near 5,5” (14 cm).
Later when you fold the brim, the wrong side 2 knit / 1 purl will be showing and give a beautiful 2/1 rib pattern.
Body of hat: Start to knit in stockinette stitch on US 7 (4.5 mm). Knit rnds 1-30 of A2, noting 12-st rep will be worked 8 times.
Shape top: Then knit rnds 1-11 of A4, reading rows from right to left, noting 8-st rep will be worked 12 times.
1st rnd: *K2tog. K6. Rep from * around. 84 sts. 2nd rnd: Work even in pattern. 3rd rnd: *K2tog. K5. Rep from * around. 72 sts. 4th rnd: Work even in pattern. 5th rnd: *K2tog. K4. Rep from * around. 60 sts. 6th rnd: Work even in pattern. 7th rnd: *K2tog. K3. Rep from * around. 48 sts. 8th rnd: Work even in pattern. 9th rnd: *K2tog. K2. Rep from * around. 36 sts. 10th rnd: Work even in pattern. 11th rnd: *K2tog. K. Rep from * around. 24 sts.
Break yarn, leaving a long end. Thread end through rem sts and draw up tightly. Fasten securely.
POM POM: Make one pom pom with white (or any other, if you like) and a diameter of approx 7-8cm. Sew the pom pom to the top of the hat.
Adult M (23-25’/59-64 cm)
Brim: Cast on 108 stitches on US 4 (3.5mm) needles. Join in round, making sure not to twist stitches, place marker to indicate beginning of the round. 1st rnd: Work 1×2 rib (k1, p2) around. (A1) Work 1×2 ribbing for 40 rnds or near 5,5” (14 cm).
Later when you fold the brim, the wrong side 2 knit / 1 purl will be showing and give a beautiful 2/1 rib pattern.
Body of hat: Start to knit in stockinette stitch on US 7 (4.5 mm). Knit rnds 1-34 of A2, noting 12-st rep will be worked 9 times.
Shape top: Then knit rnds 1-13 of A5, reading rows from right to left, noting 9-st rep will be worked 12 times.
1st rnd: *K2tog. K7. Rep from * around. 96 sts. 2nd rnd: Work even in pattern. 3rd rnd: *K2tog. K6. Rep from * around. 84 sts. 4th rnd: Work even in pattern. 5th rnd: *K2tog. K5. Rep from * around. 72 sts. 6th rnd: Work even in pattern. 7th rnd: *K2tog. K4. Rep from * around. 60 sts. 8th rnd: Work even in pattern. 9th rnd: *K2tog. K3. Rep from * around. 48 sts. 10th rnd: Work even in pattern. 11th rnd: *K2tog. K2. Rep from * around. 36 sts. 12th rnd: Work even in pattern. 13th rnd: *K2tog. K. Rep from * around. 24 sts.
Break yarn, leaving a long end. Thread end through rem sts and draw up tightly. Fasten securely.
POM POM: Make one pom pom with white (or any other, if you like) and a diameter of approx 7-8cm. Sew the pom pom to the top of the hat.
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This pattern comes in 4 sizes from baby (15-18”) to adult L sizes (24-25”). Skill Level: Intermediate. it’s mostly stockinette stitch with color changes. The hat is worked in the round with a circular needle, bottom-up. Change to double pointed needles when necessary.First work rib, then work colorwork in stockinette stitch. A pom is attached to the top.
Lion Brand Wool – Ease Thick and Quick or any other super bulky weight (6) yarn suitable for US 13 (9mm)
COLORS:
Green – 1 -2
Yellow – 1
White – 1
Brown – 1
Circular or dnp knitting needles: US 13 (9 mm) for colorwork Circular or dnp knitting needles: US 10,5 (6,5 mm) for the rib
GAUGE:
10 x 10 cm 4 x 4 inch = 10 stitches in width and 14 rows/rounds in height with stockinette stitch, after blocking.
STICH GLOSSARY
Inc = Increase 1 yarn over K2tog = Knit next 2 stitches together P = Purl Rnd(s) = Round(s) Rem =Remain(ing) st(s) = Stitch(es)
Baby (15-18”/38-46 cm)
Brim. With green color cast on 36 stitches on Us 10.5 (6.5 mm) needles. Join in round, making sure not to twist stitches, place marker to indicate beginning of round. Knit rnds 1-4 of A1 (ribbing), noting 4-st rep will be worked 9 times.
Then start to knit in stockinette stitch (using US 13 / 9 mm needles).
Body of hat and shape top: Knit rnds 5-14 of A2, reading rows from right to left, noting 12-st rep will be worked 3 times.
Then knit rnds 1-7 of A3, noting 4-st rep will be worked 9 times.
1st rnd: *K. K2tog. K. Rep from * around. 27 sts. 2nd rnd: Work even in pattern. 3rd rnd: Work even in pattern. 4th rnd: *K. K2tog. Rep from * around. 18 sts. 5th rnd: Work even in pattern. 6th rnd: Work even in pattern 7th rnd: *K2tog. Rep from * around. 9 sts.
Break yarn, leaving a long end. Thread end through rem sts and draw up tightly. Fasten securely.
POM POM Make one pom pom with Yellow (or any other) color. Sew the pom pom to the top of the hat.
Child (20-21”/51-54 cm)
Brim. With Green color cast on 48 stitches on Us 10.5 (6.5 mm) needles. Join in round, making sure not to twist stitches, place marker to indicate beginning of round. Knit rnds 1-6 of A1 (ribbing), noting 4-st rep will be worked 12 times.
Then start to knit in stockinette stitch (using US 13 / 9 mm needles).
Body of hat and shape top: Knit rnds 1-14 of A2, reading rows from right to left, noting 12-st rep will be worked 4 times.
Then knit rnds 1-7 of A3, noting 4-st rep will be worked 12 times.
1st rnd: *K. K2tog. K. Rep from * around. 36 sts. 2nd rnd: Work even in pattern. 3rd rnd: Work even in pattern. 4th rnd: *K. K2tog. Rep from * around. 24 sts. 5th rnd: Work even in pattern. 6th rnd: Work even in pattern 7th rnd: *K2tog. Rep from * around. 12 sts.
Break yarn, leaving a long end. Thread end through rem sts and draw up tightly. Fasten securely.
POM POM Make one pom pom with Yellow (or any other) color. Sew the pom pom to the top of the hat.
Adult (21-23”/54-58 cm)
Brim. With Green color cast on 48 stitches on Us 10.5 (6.5 mm) needles. Join in round, making sure not to twist stitches, place marker to indicate beginning of round. Knit rnds 1-8 of A1 (ribbing), noting 4-st rep will be worked 12 times.
Then start to knit in stockinette stitch (using US 13 / 9 mm needles).
Body of hat and shape top: Knit rnds 1-19 of A2, reading rows from right to left, noting 12-st rep will be worked 4 times.
Then knit rnds 1-7 of A3, noting 4-st rep will be worked 12 times.
1st rnd: *K. K2tog. K. Rep from * around. 36 sts. 2nd rnd: Work even in pattern. 3rd rnd: Work even in pattern. 4th rnd: *K. K2tog. Rep from * around. 24 sts. 5th rnd: Work even in pattern. 6th rnd: Work even in pattern 7th rnd: *K2tog. Rep from * around. 12 sts. Break yarn, leaving a long end. Thread end through rem sts and draw up tightly. Fasten securely.
POM POM Make one pom pom with Yellow (or any other) color. Sew the pom pom to the top of the hat.
Adult L (24-25”/61-64 cm)
Brim. With Green color cast on 60 stitches on Us 10.5 (6.5 mm) needles. Join in round, making sure not to twist stitches, place marker to indicate beginning of round. Knit rnds 1-12 of A1 (ribbing), noting 4-st rep will be worked 15 times.
Then start to knit in stockinette stitch (using US 13 / 9 mm needles).
Body of hat and shape top: Knit rnds 1-19 of A2, reading rows from right to left, noting 12-st rep will be worked 5 times.
Then knit rnds 1-7 of A3, noting 4-st rep will be worked 15 times.
1st rnd: *K. K2tog. K. Rep from * around. 45 sts. 2nd rnd: Work even in pattern. 3rd rnd: Work even in pattern. 4th rnd: *K. K2tog. Rep from * around. 30 sts. 5th rnd: Work even in pattern. 6th rnd: Work even in pattern 7th rnd: *K2tog. Rep from * around. 15 sts. Break yarn, leaving a long end. Thread end through rem sts and draw up tightly. Fasten securely.
POM POM Make one pom pom with Yellow (or any other) color. Sew the pom pom to the top of the hat.
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This pattern comes in 6 sizes from baby (12-18”) to adult L sizes (23-25”). Skill Level: Intermediate. it’s mostly stockinette stitch with color changes. The hat is worked in the round with a circular needle, bottom-up. Change to double pointed needles when necessary.First work rib, then work colorwork in stockinette stitch. A pom is attached to the top.
Lion Brand Wool – Ease Thick and Quick or any other super bulky weight (6) yarn suitable for US 13 (9mm)
COLORS:
Grey – 1
White– 1
Dark grey – 1
Circular or dnp knitting needles: US 13 (9 mm) for colorwork Circular or dnp knitting needles: US 10,5 (6,5 mm) for the rib
GAUGE:
10 x 10 cm 4 x 4 inch = 10 stitches in width and 14 rows/rounds in height with stockinette stitch, after blocking.
STICH GLOSSARY
Inc = Increase 1 yarn over K2tog = Knit next 2 stitches together P = Purl Rnd(s) = Round(s) Rem =Remain(ing) st(s) = Stitch(es)
3-12 months (15-18”/38-46 cm)
Brim. With grey color cast on 40 stitches on Us 10.5 (6.5 mm) needles. Join in round, making sure not to twist stitches, place marker to indicate beginning of round.
Knit rnds 1-6 of A1 (ribbing), noting 2-st rep will be worked 20 times. Then start to knit in stockinette stitch (using US 13 / 9 mm needles).
Body of hat and shape top: Knit rnds 1-11 of A2, reading rows from right to left, noting 8-st rep will be worked 5 times.
Then knit rnds 1-7 of A3, noting 8-st rep will be worked 5 times. 1st rnd: *K2tog (white), K2 (grey), K2tog (white), K2 (grey). Rep from * around. 30 sts. 2nd rnd: *K (dark grey), K (grey), K2 (dark grey), K (grey), K (dark grey). Rep from * around. 30 sts. 3rd rnd: *K2 (white), K (dark grey), K2 (white), K (dark grey). Rep from * around. 30 sts. 4th rnd: *K2tog (white), K (grey), K2tog (white), K (grey). Rep from * around. 20 sts. 5th rnd: *K (dark grey), K (grey), K (dark grey), K (grey). Rep from * around. 20 sts. 6th rnd: *K (dark grey), K (white), K (dark grey), K (white). Rep from * around. 20 sts. 7th rnd: *K2tog (white), K2tog (white) Rep from * around. 10 sts. Break yarn, leaving a long end. Thread end through rem sts and draw up tightly.
Toddler (18-20”/46-51 cm)
Brim. With grey color cast on 40 stitches on Us 10.5 (6.5 mm) needles. Join in round, making sure not to twist stitches, place marker to indicate beginning of round.
Knit rnds 1-8 of A1 (ribbing), noting 2-st rep will be worked 20 times. Then start to knit in stockinette stitch (using US 13 / 9 mm needles).
Body of hat and shape top: Knit rnds 1-11 of A2, reading rows from right to left, noting 8-st rep will be worked 5 times.
Then knit rnds 1-7 of A3, noting 8-st rep will be worked 5 times. 1st rnd: *K2tog (white), K2 (grey), K2tog (white). K2 (grey). Rep from * around. 30 sts. 2nd rnd: *K (dark grey), K (grey), K2 (dark grey), K (grey), K (dark grey). Rep from * around. 30 sts. 3rd rnd: *K2 (white), K (dark grey), K2 (white), K (dark grey). Rep from * around. 30 sts. 4th rnd: *K2tog (white), K (grey), K2tog (white), K (grey). Rep from * around. 20 sts. 5th rnd: *K (dark grey), K (grey), K (dark grey), K (grey). Rep from * around. 20 sts. 6th rnd: *K (dark grey), K (white), K (dark grey), K (white). Rep from * around. 20 sts. 7th rnd:*K2tog (white), K2tog (white) Rep from * around. 10 sts. Break yarn, leaving a long end. Thread end through rem sts and draw up tightly. Fasten securely.
Child (20-21”/51-54 cm)
Brim. With grey color cast on 48 stitches on Us 10.5 (6.5 mm) needles. Join in round, making sure not to twist stitches, place marker to indicate beginning of round.
Knit rnds 1-8 of A1 (ribbing), noting 2-st rep will be worked 24 times. Then start to knit in stockinette stitch (using US 13 / 9 mm needles).
Body of hat and shape top: Knit rnds 1-14 of A2, reading rows from right to left, noting 8-st rep will be worked 6 times.
Then knit rnds 1-7 of A4, noting 8-st rep will be worked 5 times. 1st rnd: *K2 (grey), K2tog(white), K2 (grey), K2tog (white). Rep from * around. 36 sts. 2nd rnd: *K (grey), K2 (dark grey), K (grey), K2 (dark grey). Rep from * around. 36 sts. 3rd rnd: *K(white), K (dark grey), K2 (white), K (dark grey), K (white). Rep from * around. 36 sts. 4th rnd: *K (grey), K2tog (white), K (grey), K2tog (white). Rep from * around. 24 sts. 5th rnd: *K (grey), K (dark grey), K (grey), K (dark grey). Rep from * around. 24 sts. 6th rnd: *K (white), K (dark grey), K (white), K (dark grey). Rep from * around. 24 sts. 7th rnd:*K2tog(white), K2tog (white) Rep from * around. 12 sts Break yarn, leaving a long end. Thread end through rem sts and draw up tightly. Fasten securely.
Adult (21-22,5”/54-57 cm)
Brim. With grey color cast on 48 stitches on Us 10.5 (6.5 mm) needles. Join in round, making sure not to twist stitches, place marker to indicate beginning of round.
Knit rnds 1-8 of A1 (ribbing), noting 2-st rep will be worked 24 times. Then start to knit in stockinette stitch (using US 13 / 9 mm needles).
Body of hat and shape top: Knit rnds 1-20 of A2, reading rows from right to left, noting 8-st rep will be worked 6 times.
Then knit rnds 1-7 of A4, noting 8-st rep will be worked 6 times. 1st rnd: *K2 (grey), K2tog (white). K2 (grey), K2tog (white). Rep from * around. 36 sts. 2nd rnd: *K (grey), K2 (dark grey), K (grey), K2 (dark grey). Rep from * around. 36 sts. 3rd rnd: *K(white), K (dark grey), K2 (white), K (dark grey), K (white). Rep from * around. 36 sts. 4th rnd: *K (grey), K2tog (white), K (grey), K2tog (white). Rep from * around. 24 sts. 5th rnd: *K (grey), K (dark grey), K (grey), K (dark grey). Rep from * around. 24 sts. 6th rnd: *K (white), K (dark grey), K (white), K (dark grey). Rep from * around. 24 sts. 7th rnd:*K2tog(white), K2tog (white) Rep from * around. 12 sts. Break yarn, leaving a long end. Thread end through rem sts and draw up tightly. Fasten securely.
Adult L (23-25”/58-64 cm)
Brim. With grey color cast on 56 stitches on Us 10.5 (6.5 mm) needles. Join in round, making sure not to twist stitches, place marker to indicate beginning of round. Knit rnds 1-10 of A1 (ribbing), noting 2-st rep will be worked 28 times.
Then start to knit in stockinette stitch (using US 13 / 9 mm needles).
Body of hat and shape top: Knit rnds 1-20 of A2, reading rows from right to left, noting 8-st rep will be worked 7 times.
Then knit rnds 1-10 of A3, noting 8-st rep will be worked 7 times.
Then knit rnds 1-7 of A4, noting 8-st rep will be worked 5 times. 1st rnd: *K2 (grey), K2tog (white), K2 (grey), K2tog (white). Rep from * around. 42 sts. 2nd rnd: *K (grey), K2 (dark grey), K (grey), K2 (dark grey). Rep from * around. 42 sts. 3rd rnd: *K(white), K (dark grey), K2 (white), K (dark grey), K (white). Rep from * around. 42 sts. 4th rnd: *K (grey), K2tog (white), K (grey), K2tog (white). Rep from * around. 28 sts. 5th rnd: *K (grey), K (dark grey), K (grey), K (dark grey). Rep from * around. 28 sts. 6th rnd: *K (white), K (dark grey), K (white), K (dark grey). Rep from * around. 28 sts. 7th rnd: *K2tog(white), K2tog (white) Rep from * around. 14 sts.
Break yarn, leaving a long end. Thread end through rem sts and draw up tightly. Fasten securely.
POM POM: Make one pom pom with grey, white (or any other) color. Sew the pom pom to the top of the hat.
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This pattern comes in 6 sizes from newborn (12-15”) to adult L sizes (23-25”). Skill Level: Intermediate, it’s mostly stockinette stitch with color changes. The hat is worked in the round with a circular needle, bottom-up. Change to double pointed needles when necessary.First work rib, then work colorwork in stockinette stitch. A pom is attached to the top.
SIZE
New born -3m (12-15”/30-38cm): 3-12 months (15-18”/38-46 cm) Toddler (18-20”/46-51 cm) Child (20-21”/51-54 cm) Adult (21-22,5”/54-57 cm) Adult L (23-25”/58-64 cm)
MATERIALS:
Lion Brand Wool – Ease Thick and Quick or any other super bulky weight (6) yarn suitable for US 13 (9mm)
COLORS:
Grey – 1
White– 1
Red – 1
Circular or dnp knitting needles: US 13 (9 mm) for colorwork Circular or dnp knitting needles: US 10,5 (6,5 mm) for the rib
GAUGE:
10 x 10 cm 4 x 4 inch = 10 stitches in width and 14 rows/rounds in height with stockinette stitch, after blocking.
STICH GLOSSARY
Inc = Increase 1 yarn over K2tog = Knit next 2 stitches together P = Purl Rnd(s) = Round(s) Rem =Remain(ing) st(s) = Stitch(es)
New born -3m (12-15”/30-38cm)
Brim. With grey color cast on 32 stitches on Us 10.5 (6.5 mm) needles. Join in round, making sure not to twist stitches, place marker to indicate beginning of round.
Knit rnds 1-6 of A1 (ribbing), noting 2-st rep will be worked 16 times.
Then start to knit in stockinette stitch (using US 13 / 9 mm needles).
Body of hat and shape top: Knit rnds 1-11 of A2, reading rows from right to left, noting 8-st rep will be worked 4 times.
Then knit rnds 1-5 of A3, noting 8-st rep will be worked 4 times. 1st rnd: *K. K2tog. K2. K2tog. K. Rep from * around. 24sts. 2nd rnd: Work even in pattern. 3rd rnd: Work even in pattern. 4th rnd: Work even in pattern. 5th rnd:*K. K2tog. K. K2tog. Rep from * around. 16 sts.
Break yarn, leaving a long end. Thread end through rem sts and draw up tightly. Fasten securely
3-12 months (15-18”/38-46 cm)
Brim. With grey color cast on 40 stitches on Us 10.5 (6.5 mm) needles. Join in round, making sure not to twist stitches, place marker to indicate beginning of round.
Knit rnds 1-6 of A1 (ribbing), noting 2-st rep will be worked 20 times. Then start to knit in stockinette stitch (using US 13 / 9 mm needles).
Body of hat and shape top: Knit rnds 1-11 of A2, reading rows from right to left, noting 8-st rep will be worked 5 times.
Then knit rnds 1-9 of A3, noting 8-st rep will be worked 5 times. 1st rnd: *K. K2tog. K2. K2tog. K. Rep from * around. 30sts. 2nd rnd: Work even in pattern. 3rd rnd: Work even in pattern. 4th rnd: Work even in pattern. 5th rnd:*K. K2tog. K. K2tog. Rep from * around. 20 sts. 6th rnd: Work even in pattern. 7th rnd: Work even in pattern 8th rnd: Work even in pattern. 9th rnd:*K2tog. K2tog. Rep from * around. 10 sts. Break yarn, leaving a long end. Thread end through rem sts and draw up tightly.
Toddler (18-20”/46-51 cm)
Brim. With grey color cast on 40 stitches on Us 10.5 (6.5 mm) needles. Join in round, making sure not to twist stitches, place marker to indicate beginning of round.
Knit rnds 1-6 of A1 (ribbing), noting 2-st rep will be worked 20 times. Then start to knit in stockinette stitch (using US 13 / 9 mm needles).
Body of hat and shape top: Knit rnds 1-13 of A2, reading rows from right to left, noting 8-st rep will be worked 5 times.
Then knit rnds 1-9 of A3, noting 8-st rep will be worked 5 times. 1st rnd: *K. K2tog. K2. K2tog. K. Rep from * around. 30 sts. 2nd rnd: Work even in pattern. 3rd rnd: Work even in pattern. 4th rnd: Work even in pattern. 5th rnd:*K. K2tog. K. K2tog. Rep from * around. 20 sts. 6th rnd: Work even in pattern. 7th rnd: Work even in pattern 8th rnd: Work even in pattern. 9th rnd:*K2tog. K2tog. Rep from * around. 10 sts. Break yarn, leaving a long end. Thread end through rem sts and draw up tightly. Fasten securely.
Child (20-21”/51-54 cm)
Brim. With grey color cast on 48 stitches on Us 10.5 (6.5 mm) needles. Join in round, making sure not to twist stitches, place marker to indicate beginning of round.
Knit rnds 1-6 of A1 (ribbing), noting 2-st rep will be worked 24 times. Then start to knit in stockinette stitch (using US 13 / 9 mm needles).
Body of hat and shape top: Knit rnds 1-15 of A2, reading rows from right to left, noting 8-st rep will be worked 6 times.
Then knit rnds 1-9 of A3, noting 8-st rep will be worked 6 times. 1st rnd: *K. K2tog. K2. K2tog. K. Rep from * around. 36 sts. 2nd rnd: Work even in pattern. 3rd rnd: Work even in pattern. 4th rnd: Work even in pattern. 5th rnd:*K. K2tog. K. K2tog. Rep from * around. 24 sts. 6th rnd: Work even in pattern. 7th rnd: Work even in pattern 8th rnd: Work even in pattern. 9th rnd:*K2tog. K2tog. Rep from * around. 12 sts. Break yarn, leaving a long end. Thread end through rem sts and draw up tightly. Fasten securely.
Adult (21-22,5”/54-57 cm)
Brim. With grey color cast on 48 stitches on Us 10.5 (6.5 mm) needles. Join in round, making sure not to twist stitches, place marker to indicate beginning of round.
Knit rnds 1-8 of A1 (ribbing), noting 2-st rep will be worked 24 times. Then start to knit in stockinette stitch (using US 13 / 9 mm needles).
Body of hat and shape top: Knit rnds 1-19 of A2, reading rows from right to left, noting 8-st rep will be worked 6 times.
Then knit rnds 1-9 of A3, noting 8-st rep will be worked 6 times. 1st rnd: *K. K2tog. K2. K2tog. K. Rep from * around. 36 sts. 2nd rnd: Work even in pattern. 3rd rnd: Work even in pattern. 4th rnd: Work even in pattern. 5th rnd:*K. K2tog. K. K2tog. Rep from * around. 24 sts. 6th rnd: Work even in pattern. 7th rnd: Work even in pattern 8th rnd: Work even in pattern. 9th rnd:*K2tog. K2tog. Rep from * around. 12 sts. Break yarn, leaving a long end. Thread end through rem sts and draw up tightly. Fasten securely.
Adult L (23-25”/58-64 cm)
Brim. With grey color cast on 56 stitches on Us 10.5 (6.5 mm) needles. Join in round, making sure not to twist stitches, place marker to indicate beginning of round. Knit rnds 1-10 of A1 (ribbing), noting 2-st rep will be worked 28 times.
Then start to knit in stockinette stitch (using US 13 / 9 mm needles).
Body of hat and shape top: Knit rnds 1-19 of A2, reading rows from right to left, noting 8-st rep will be worked 7 times.
Then knit rnds 1-10 of A3, noting 8-st rep will be worked 7 times. 1st rnd: *K. K2tog. K2. K2tog. K. Rep from * around. 42 sts. 2nd rnd: Work even in pattern. 3rd rnd: Work even in pattern. 4th rnd: Work even in pattern. 5th rnd:*K. K2tog. K. K2tog. Rep from * around. 28 sts. 6th rnd: Work even in pattern. 7th rnd: Work even in pattern 8th rnd: Work even in pattern. 9th rnd:*K2tog. K2tog. Rep from * around. 14 sts. 10th rnd: Work even in pattern. Break yarn, leaving a long end. Thread end through rem sts and draw up tightly. Fasten securely.
POM POM: Make one pom pom with grey, white (or any other) color. Sew the pom pom to the top of the hat.
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The hat is worked in the round with circular needle, bottom up. Change to double pointed needles when necessary. First work rib (chart A1), then work colorwork in stockinette stitch. A pom pom is attached to the top.
SIZE
Adult (22-24”/56-60cm)
MATERIALS
16 inch (40 cm) US 4 (3.5 mm) circular needles or US 4 (3.5 mm) double pointed needles.
– Orange 2920 – 2 skeins; – White 0100 – 1 skein; – Medium brown 0612– 1 skein;
GAUGE
10 x 10 cm 4 x 4 inch = 20 stitches in width and 26 rows/rounds in height with stockinette stitch, after blocking.
STICH GLOSSARY
K2tog = Knit next 2 stitches together K = Knit P = Purl Rnd(s) = Round(s) Rep =Repeat st(s) = Stitch(es) M1 – make 1 (increase by 1 stitch. Insert the left needle from front to back into the horizontal strand between the two stitches. Knit the stitch
Brim.
With Orange color yarn cast on 96 stitches on the needles. Join in round, making sure not to twist stitches, place marker to indicate beginning of round.
RNDS 1-17: *k2, p2, Rep from * around (96 sts) Chart A1 (Chart A1 is included in the paid PDF file), or use free written pattern
In 18 rnd increase 8 sts (M1) evenly across last rib rnd = 104 sts. RND 18: *k12, M1, Rep from * around (104 sts total)
Then start to knit colorwork in stockinette stitch.
Body of hat and shape top
Knit rnds 1-4 of A2 (Chart A2 is included in the paid PDF file), or use free written pattern (below)
RND 1: Orange x 104 (104 sts total) RND 2: *Brown x 1, Orange x 3, Rep from around (104 sts total) RND 3: * White x 1, Brown x 1, Orange x 1, Brown x 1 Rep from* around (104 sts total) RND 4: * White x 2, Brown x 1, White x 1 Rep from* around (104 sts total)
Then knit rnds 5-15 of A3, A4 (Chart A3, A4 are included in the paid PDF file) or knit 5-15 rnds using wtitten pattern (below) Work A3 over the next 44 stitches, work A4 over the next 60 stitches (=6 repeats of 10 stitches)
Chart A3, A4 are included in the paid PDF file
RND 5: White x 104 (104 sts total)
RND 6: White x 104 (104 sts total)
RND 7: White x 1, Brown x 3, White x 7, Brown x 3, White x 1, Brown x 1, White x 2, Brown x 1, White x 2, Brown x 3, White x 4, Brown x 1, White x 2, Brown x 1, White x 2, Brown x 1, White x 2, Brown x 2, White x 6, *Brown x 3, White x 7, Rep from* 4 times more, Brown x 3, White x 6 (104 sts total)
RND 8: Brown x 4, White x 6, Brown x 1, White x 2, Brown x 1, White x 1, Brown x 1, White x 2, Brown x 1, White x 1, Brown x 1, White x 2, Brown x 1, White x 4, Brown x 1, White x 2, Brown x 1, White x 2, Brown x 1, White x 1, Brown x 1, White x 2, Brown x 1, White x 4, *Brown x 4, White x 6, Rep from* 5 times more (104 sts total)
RND 9: Brown x 4, White x 1, Brown x 2, White x 3, Brown x 1, White x 2, Brown x 1, White x 1, Brown x 4, White x 1, Brown x 1, White x 2, Brown x 1, White x 4, Brown x 1, White x 2, Brown x 4, White x 4, Brown x 1, White x 4, *Brown x 4, White x 1, Brown x 2, White x 3, Rep from* 5 times more (104 sts total)
RND 10: Brown x 4, White x 1, Brown x 2, White x 3, Brown x 1, White x 2, Brown x 1, White x 1, Brown x 1, White x 2, Brown x 1, White x 1, Brown x 1, White x 2, Brown x 1, White x 4, Brown x 1, White x 2, Brown x 1, White x 2, Brown x 1, White x 4, Brown x 1, White x 4, *Brown x 4, White x 1, Brown x 2, White x 3, Rep from* 5 times more (104 sts total)
RND 11: White x 10, Brown x 1, White x 2, Brown x 1, White x 2, Brown x 1, White x 1, Brown x 1, White x 1, Brown x 1, White x 2, Brown x 1, White x 4, Brown x 1, White x 3, Brown x 1, White x 1, Brown x 1, White x 1, Brown x 1, White x 2, Brown x 1, White x 4, White x 60 (104 sts total)
RND 12: White x 1, Brown x 2, White x 1, Brown x 2, White x 5, Brown x 3, White x 3, Brown x 2, White x 2, Brown x 3, White x 2, Brown x 5, White x 2, Brown x 2, White x 2, Brown x 2, White x 6, *Brown x 2, White x 1, Brown x 2, White x 5, Rep from* 4 times more, Brown x 2, White x 1, Brown x 2, White x 4 (104 sts total)
RND 13: White x 1, Brown x 2, White x 1, Brown x 2, White x 39, *Brown x 2, White x 1, Brown x 2, White x 5, Rep from* 4 times more, Brown x 2, White x 1, Brown x 2, White x 4 (104 sts total) (104 sts total)
RND 15: White x 104 (104 sts total)
Knit rnds 16-36 of A5 (Chart A5 is included in the paid PDF file), or use free written pattern (below) RND 16: *White x 2, Brown x 1, White x 1, Rep from* around (104 sts total)
RND 17: *White x 1, Brown x 1, Orange x 1, Brown x 1, Rep from* around (104 sts total)
RND 18: *Brown x 1, Orange x 3, Rep from* around (104 sts total)
RNDS 19-36: *Orange x 104 (104 sts total)
Then knit rnds 1-15 of A6 (Chart A6 is included in the paid PDF file), or use free written pattern (below)
1st rnd: *K2tog. K11. Rep from * around. 96 sts. 2nd rnd: Work even in pattern. 3rd rnd:*K2tog. K10. Rep from * around. 88 sts. 4th rnd: Work even in pattern. 5th rnd:*K2tog. K9. Rep from * around. 80 sts. 6th rnd: Work even in pattern. 7th rnd:*K2tog. K8. Rep from * around. 72 sts. 8th rnd: Work even in pattern. 9th rnd:*K2tog. K7. Rep from * around. 64 sts. 10th rnd: Work even in pattern. 11th rnd:*K2tog. K6.Rep from * around. 56 sts. 12th rnd: Work even in pattern. 13th rnd:*K2tog. K5. Rep from * around. 48 sts. 14th rnd: Work even in pattern. 15th rnd:*K2tog. K4.Rep from * around. 40 sts.
Break yarn, leaving a long end. Thread end through rem sts and draw up tightly. Fasten securely.
POM POM:
Make one pom pom with Orange, brown (or any other, if you like) and a diameter of approx 7-8cm. Sew the pom pom to the top of the hat.
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The hat is worked in the round with a circular needle, bottom-up. Change to double pointed needles when necessary. First work rib, then work colorwork in stockinette stitch. A pom is attached to the top.
SIZE
Adult S (21-22”/53-56 cm) Adult M (23-25”/59-64 cm)
MATERIALS:
US 7 (4.5mm) circular needles or US 7 (4.5mm) double pointed needles.
US 4 (3.5mm) circular needles or US 4 (3.5mm) double pointed needles.
Yarn Drops Nepal (65% wool, 35% alpaca) 82 yds/1.75 oz (75 m/50 g) or any other aran yarn.
Color A (Forest green) – 1 skein; Color B (Gray) – 1 skein; Color C (Yellow) – 1 skein.
GAUGE:
10 x 10 cm 4 x 4 inch = 20 stitches in width and 24 rows/rounds in height with stockinette stitch, after blocking.
STICH GLOSSARY
K=Knit K2tog = Knit next 2 stitches together P = Purl Rnd(s) = Round(s) Rem =Remain(ing) st(s) = Stitch(es) C2/2L = slip 2 sts to cable needle, hold front, k2;k2 from cable needle
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Adult S (21-22’/53-56 cm)
Brim:
Cast on 90 stitches on US 7 (4.5mm) needles. Join in round, making sure not to twist stitches, place marker to indicate beginning of the round.
Brim options: 1) double brim 1/1 rib (chart A1): 1st rnd: Work 1×1 rib (k1, p1) around. Work 1×1 ribbing for 36 rnds.
Increase 9 sts (yarn over) evenly across last rib rnd = 99 sts
2) single brim 1-18 rnds (chart A2): 1st rnd: work p2, k2, p2, k4 Rep from around; 2nd rnd: work p2, k2, p2, C2/L2 Rep from around.
Rep rnds 1-2 16 more times. Increase 9 sts (yarn over) evenly across last rib rnd = 99 sts
Body of hat:
Start to knit in stockinette stitch. On the first round knit the yarn over twisted to prevent holes. Knit rnds 1-34 of A3_S (Chart A3_S is included in the paid PDF file), noting 33-st rep will be worked 3 times or knit 1-34 rnds using wtitten pattern (below)
1st rnd: Color A x 99
2nd rnd: Color A x 99
3rd rnd: *Color B x 2, Color C x 1, Color A x 6, Color B x 2, Color C x 1, Color B x 2, Color A x 6, Color B x 4, Color A x 1, Color C x 1, Color A x 5, Color C x 1, Color B x 1 rep from * two more times (99 sts total)
4th rnd: *Color B x 2, Color C x 1, Color B x 1, Color A x 3, Color B x 3, Color C x 1, Color B x 1, Color C x 1, Color B x 2, Color A x 3, Color B x 6, Color C x 1, Color B x 1, Color A x 3, Color B x 1, Color C x 2, Color B x 1 rep from * two more times (99 sts total)
5th rnd: *Color B x 3, Color C x 1, Color B x 9, Color C x 1, Color B x 10, Color C x 1, Color B x 6, Color C x 2 rep from * two more times (99 sts total)
6th rnd: *Color C x 1, Color B x 3, Color C x 2, Color B x 3, Color A x 3, Color B x 3, Color A x 4, Color B x 4, Color C x 2, Color B x 6, Color C x 1, Color B x 1 rep from * two more times (99 sts total)
7th rnd: *Color B x 1, Color C x 1, Color B x 6, Color A x 1, Color C x 2, Color A x 1, Color B x 1, Color A x 2, Color C x 4, Color A x 1, Color B x 2, Color C x 1, Color B x 2, Color C x 1, Color B x 5, Color C x 1, Color B x 1, rep from * two more times (99 sts total)
8th rnd: *Color B x 7, Color A x 1, Color C x 2, Color A x 8, Color C x 1, Color A x 1, Color B x 3, Color C x 1, Color B x 2, Color C x 1, Color B x 3, Color C x 1, Color B x 1, Color C x 1 rep from * two more times (99 sts total)
9th rnd: *Color C x 1, Color B x 3, Color A x 6, Color C x 8, Color A x 1, Color B x 4, Color C x 1, Color B x 3, Color C x 1, Color B x 2, Color C x 1, Color B x 2 rep from * two more times (99 sts total)
10th rnd: *Color B x 2, Color A x 2, Color C x 2, Color A x 3, Color C x 10, Color A x 1, Color B x 10, Color C x 1, Color B x 2 rep from * two more times (99 sts total)
11th rnd: *Color B x 1, Color A x 1, Color C x 6, Color A x 1, Color C x 11, Color A x 1, Color B x 4, Color A x 4, Color B x 2, Color C x 1, Color B x 1 rep from * two more times (99 sts total)
12th rnd: *Color A x 1, Color C x 8, Color A x 1, Color C x 11, Color A x 1, Color B x 2, Color A x 2, Color B x 1, Color A x 1, Color B x 5 rep from * two more times (99 sts total)
13th rnd: *Color A x 1, Color C x 3, Color B x 1, Color C x 4, Color A x 1, Color C x 12, Color A x 3, Color B x 1, Color A x 2, Color B x 5 rep from * two more times (99 sts total)
14th rnd: *Color B x 1, Color A x 1, Color C x 1, Color B x 1, Color A x 1, Color B x 1, Color C x 3, Color A x 1, Color B x 1, Color C x 1, Color B x 1, Color C x 1, Color B x 1, Color C x 1, Color B x 1, Color C x 1, Color B x 1, Color C x 1, Color B x 1, Color C x 1, Color A x 2, Color B x 1, Color A x 2, Color B x 6 rep from * two more times (99 sts total)
15th rnd: *Color B x 1, Color A x 1, Color C x 2, Color B x 1, Color C x 4, Color A x 1, Color C x 1, Color B x 1, Color C x 1, Color B x 1, Color C x 1, Color B x 1, Color C x 1, Color B x 1, Color C x 1, Color B x 1, Color C x 2, Color A x 3, Color B x 1, Color A x 2, Color B x 5 rep from * two more times (99 sts total)
16th rnd: *Color B x 2, Color A x 1, Color C x 5, Color A x 1, Color C x 1, Color B x 1, Color C x 1, Color B x 1, Color C x 1, Color B x 1, Color C x 1, Color B x 1, Color C x 1, Color B x 1, Color C x 2, Color A x 1, Color B x 2, Color A x 2, Color B x 1, Color A x 1, Color B x 5 rep from * two more times (99 sts total)
17th rnd: *Color B x 3, Color A x 2, Color C x 2, Color A x 1, Color C x 1, Color B x 1, Color C x 1, Color B x 1, Color C x 1, Color B x 1, Color C x 1, Color B x 1, Color C x 1, Color B x 1, Color C x 2, Color A x 1, Color B x 4, Color A x 4, Color B x 4 rep from * two more times (99 sts total)
18th rnd: *Color B x 5, Color A x 2, Color C x 1, Color B x 1, Color C x 1, Color B x 1, Color C x 1, Color B x 1, Color C x 1, Color B x 1, Color C x 1, Color B x 1, Color C x 2, Color A x 1, Color B x 13 rep from * two more times (99 sts total)
19th rnd: *Color B x 6, Color A x 13, Color B x 14 rep from * two more times (99 sts total)
20th rnd: *Color B x 8, Color A x 2, Color B x 1, Color A x 1, Color B x 1, Color A x 1, Color B x 1, Color A x 3, Color B x 15 rep from * two more times (99 sts total)
21th rnd: *Color B x 8, Color A x 3, Color B x 1, Color A x 1, Color B x 1, Color A x 1, Color B x 1, Color A x 3, Color B x 14 rep from * two more times (99 sts total)
22th rnd: *Color B x 9, Color A x 9, Color B x 15 rep from * two more times (99 sts total)
23th – 34th rnds: Color B x 99
Chart A3_S is included in the paid PDF file
Shape top:
Then knit rnds 1-13 of A4, reading rows from right to left, noting 9-st rep will be worked 11 times.
1st rnd: *K7. K2tog. Rep from * around. 88 sts. 2nd rnd: Work even in pattern. 3rd rnd: *K6. K2tog. Rep from * around. 77 sts. 4th rnd: Work even in pattern. 5th rnd: *K5. K2tog. Rep from * around. 66 sts. 6th rnd: Work even in pattern. 7th rnd: *K4.K2tog. Rep from * around. 55 sts. 8th rnd: Work even in pattern. 9th rnd: *K3.K2tog. Rep from * around. 44 sts. 10th rnd: Work even in pattern. 11th rnd: *K2. K2tog. Rep from * around. 33 sts.
Break yarn, leaving a long end. Thread end through rem sts and draw up tightly. Fasten securely.
POM POM:
Make one pom pom with Yellow, grey (or any other, if you like) and a diameter of approx 7-8cm. Sew the pom pom to the top of the hat.
Adult M (23-25’/59-64 cm)
Brim:
Cast on 100 stitches on US 7 (4.5mm) needles. Join in round, making sure not to twist stitches, place marker to indicate beginning of the round.
Brim options: 1) double brim 1/1 rib (chart A1): 1st rnd: Work 1×1 rib (k1, p1) around. Work 1×1 ribbing for 36 rnds.
Increase 20 sts (yarn over) evenly across last rib rnd = 120 sts
2) single brim 1-18 rnds (chart A2): 1st rnd: work p2, k2, p2, k4 Rep from around; 2nd rnd: work p2, k2, p2, C2/L2 Rep from around.
Rep rnds 1-2 16 more times. Increase 20 sts (yarn over) evenly across last rib rnd = 120 sts
Body of hat:
Start to knit in stockinette stitch on US 4 (3.5 mm) needles. On the first round knit the yarn over twisted to prevent holes.
Knit rnds 1-43 of A3_M, (Chart A3_M is included in the paid PDF file), noting 30-st rep will be worked 4 times or knit 1-43 rnds using wtitten pattern (below)
1st rnd: Color A x 120
2nd rnd: Color A x 120
3rd rnd: *Color B x 2, Color C x 1, Color A x 6, Color B x 2, Color C x 1, Color B x 2, Color A x 6, Color B x 4, Color A x 1, Color C x 1, Color A x 4 rep from * three more times (120 sts total)
4th rnd: Color B x 2, Color C x 1, Color B x 1, Color A x 3, Color B x 3, Color C x 1, Color B x 1, Color C x 1, Color B x 2, Color A x 3, Color B x 6, Color C x 1, Color B x 1, Color A x 3, Color B x 1 rep from three more times (120 sts total)
5th rnd: *Color B x 1, Color C x 1, Color B x 1, Color C x 1, Color B x 9, Color C x 1, Color B x 10, Color C x 1, Color B x 5 rep from * three more times (120 sts total)
6th rnd: *Color C x 1, Color B x 3, Color C x 2, Color B x 3, Color A x 3, Color B x 3, Color A x 4, Color B x 4, Color C x 2, Color B x 5 rep from * three more times (120 sts total)
7th rnd: *Color C x 1, Color B x 7, Color A x 1, Color C x 2, Color A x 1, Color B x 1, Color A x 2, Color C x 4, Color A x 1, Color B x 2, Color C x 1, Color B x 2, Color C x 1, Color B x 4 rep from * three more times (120 sts total)
8th rnd: *Color B x 1, Color C x 1, Color B x 5, Color A x 1, Color C x 2, Color A x 8, Color C x 1, Color A x 1, Color B x 3, Color C x 1, Color B x 2, Color C x 1, Color B x 3 rep from * three more times (120 sts total)
9th rnd: *Color B x 4, Color A x 6, Color C x 8, Color A x 1, Color B x 4, Color C x 1, Color B x 3, Color C x 1, Color B x 2 rep from * three more times (120 sts total)
10th rnd: *Color B x 2, Color A x 2, Color C x 2, Color A x 3, Color C x 10, Color A x 1, Color B x 10 rep from * three more times (120 sts total)
11th rnd: *Color B x 1, Color A x 1, Color C x 6, Color A x 1, Color C x 11, Color A x 1, Color B x 4, Color A x 4, Color B x 1 rep from * three more times (120 sts total)
12th rnd: *Color A x 1, Color C x 8, Color A x 1, Color C x 11, Color A x 1, Color B x 2, Color A x 2, Color B x 1, Color A x 1, Color B x 2 rep from * three more times (120 sts total)
13th rnd: *Color A x 1, Color C x 3, Color B x 1, Color C x 4, Color A x 1, Color C x 12, Color A x 3, Color B x 1, Color A x 2, Color B x 2 rep from * three more times (120 sts total)
14th rnd: *Color B x 1, Color A x 1, Color C x 1, Color B x 1, Color A x 1, Color B x 1, Color C x 3, Color A x 1, Color B x 1, Color C x 1, Color B x 1, Color C x 1, Color B x 1, Color C x 1, Color B x 1, Color C x 1, Color B x 1, Color C x 1, Color B x 1, Color C x 1, Color A x 2, Color B x 1, Color A x 2, Color B x 3 rep from * three more times (120 sts total)
15th rnd: *Color B x 1, Color A x 1, Color C x 2, Color B x 1, Color C x 4, Color A x 1, Color C x 1, Color B x 1, Color C x 1, Color B x 1, Color C x 1, Color B x 1, Color C x 1, Color B x 1, Color C x 1, Color B x 1, Color C x 2, Color A x 3, Color B x 1, Color A x 2, Color B x 2 rep from * three more times (120 sts total)
16th rnd: *Color B x 2, Color A x 1, Color C x 5, Color A x 1, Color C x 1, Color B x 1, Color C x 1, Color B x 1, Color C x 1, Color B x 1, Color C x 1, Color B x 1, Color C x 1, Color B x 1, Color C x 2, Color A x 1, Color B x 2, Color A x 2, Color B x 1, Color A x 1, Color B x 2 rep from * three more times (120 sts total)
17th rnd: *Color B x 3, Color A x 2, Color C x 2, Color A x 1, Color C x 1, Color B x 1, Color C x 1, Color B x 1, Color C x 1, Color B x 1, Color C x 1, Color B x 1, Color C x 1, Color B x 1, Color C x 2, Color A x 1, Color B x 4, Color A x 4, Color B x 1 rep from * three more times (120 sts total)
18th rnd: *Color B x 5, Color A x 2, Color C x 1, Color B x 1, Color C x 1, Color B x 1, Color C x 1, Color B x 1, Color C x 1, Color B x 1, Color C x 1, Color B x 1, Color C x 2, Color A x 1, Color B x 10 rep from * three more times (120 sts total)
19th rnd: *Color B x 6, Color A x 13, Color B x 11 rep from * three more times (120 sts total)
20th rnd: *Color B x 8, Color A x 2, Color B x 1, Color A x 1, Color B x 1, Color A x 1, Color B x 1, Color A x 3, Color B x 12 rep from * three more times (120 sts total)
21th rnd: *Color B x 8, Color A x 3, Color B x 1, Color A x 1, Color B x 1, Color A x 1, Color B x 1, Color A x 3, Color B x 11 rep from * three more times (120 sts total)
22th rnd: *Color B x 3, Color A x 3, Color B x 3, Color A x 9, Color B x 8, Color A x 4 rep from * three more times (120 sts total)
23th rnd: *Color A x 2, Color B x 1, Color A x 1, Color C x 2, Color A x 1, Color B x 18, Color A x 1, Color C x 4, rep from * three more times (120 sts total)
24th rnd: *Color A x 5, Color C x 2, Color A x 1, Color B x 17, Color A x 1, Color C x 1, Color A x 3 rep from * three more times (120 sts total)
25th rnd: *Color C x 5, Color A x 6, Color B x 15, Color A x 1, Color C x 3 rep from * three more times (120 sts total)
26th rnd: *Color C x 6, Color A x 3, Color C x 2, Color A x 2, Color B x 12, Color A x 1, Color C x 4 rep from * three more times (120 sts total)
27th rnd: *Color C x 6, Color A x 1, Color C x 6, Color A x 1, Color B x 2, Color A x 4, Color B x 4, Color A x 1, Color C x 5 rep from * three more times (120 sts total)
28th rnd: *Color C x 5, Color A x 1, Color C x 8, Color A x 1, Color B x 2, Color A x 1, Color B x 1, Color A x 2, Color B x 2, Color A x 1, Color C x 6 rep from * three more times (120 sts total)
29th rnd: *Color C x 5, Color A x 1, Color C x 4, Color B x 1, Color C x 3, Color A x 1, Color B x 2, Color A x 2, Color B x 1, Color A x 3, Color C x 7 rep from * three more times (120 sts total)
30th rnd: *Color B x 1, Color C x 1, Color B x 1, Color C x 1, Color B x 1, Color A x 1, Color C x 3, Color B x 1, Color A x 1, Color B x 1, Color C x 1, Color A x 1, Color B x 4, Color A x 2, Color B x 1, Color A x 2, Color C x 1, Color B x 1, Color C x 1,Color B x 1, Color C x 1,Color B x 1, Color C x 1 rep from * three more times (120 sts total)
31th rnd: *Color C x 1, Color B x 1, Color C x 1, Color B x 1, Color C x 1, Color A x 1, Color C x 4, Color B x 1, Color C x 2, Color A x 1, Color B x 3, Color A x 2, Color B x 1, Color A x 3, Color C x 2, Color B x 1, Color C x 1,Color B x 1, Color C x 1,Color B x 1 rep from * three more times (120 sts total)
32th rnd: *Color B x 1, Color C x 1, Color B x 1, Color C x 1, Color B x 1, Color C x 1, Color A x 1, Color C x 5, Color A x 1, Color B x 4, Color A x 1, Color B x 1, Color A x 2, Color B x 2, Color A x 1, Color C x 2, Color B x 1, Color C x 1, Color B x 1, Color C x 1 rep from * three more times (120 sts total)
33th rnd: *Color C x 1, Color B x 1, Color C x 1, Color B x 1, Color C x 1, Color B x 1, Color C x 1, Color A x 1, Color C x 2, Color A x 2, Color B x 4, Color A x 4, Color B x 4, Color A x 1, Color C x 2, Color B x 1, Color C x 1, Color B x 1 rep from * three more times (120 sts total)
34th rnd: * Color B x 1, Color C x 1, Color B x 1, Color C x 1, Color B x 1, Color C x 1, Color B x 1, Color C x 1, Color A x 2, Color B x 15, Color A x 1, Color C x 2, Color B x 1, Color C x 1 rep from * three more times (120 sts total)
35th rnd: *Color A x 9, Color B x 17, Color A x 4 rep from * three more times (120 sts total)
36th rnd: * Color B x 1, Color A x 1, Color B x 1, Color A x 1, Color B x 1, Color A x 2, Color B x 20, Color A x 3 rep from * three more times (120 sts total)
37th rnd: *Color A x 1, Color B x 1, Color A x 1, Color B x 1, Color A x 3, Color B x 19, Color A x 3, Color B x 1 rep from * three more times (120 sts total)
38th rnd: *Color A x 6, Color B x 21, Color A x 3 rep from * three more times (120 sts total)
39th – 43th rnds: Color B x 120
Chart A3_M is included in the paid PDF file
Shape top:
Then knit rnds 1-13 of A4, reading rows from right to left, noting 8-st rep will be worked 14 times.
1st rnd: *K2tog. K6. Rep from * around. 98 sts. 2nd rnd: Work even in pattern. 3rd rnd: *K2tog. K5. Rep from * around. 84 sts. 4th rnd: Work even in pattern. 5th rnd: *K2tog. K4. Rep from * around. 70 sts. 6th rnd: Work even in pattern. 7th rnd: *K2tog. K3. Rep from * around. 56 sts. 8th rnd: Work even in pattern. 9th rnd: *K2tog. K2. Rep from * around. 42 sts. 10th rnd: Work even in pattern. 11th rnd: *K2tog. K. Rep from * around. 28 sts. 12th rnd: Work even in pattern. 13th rnd: *K2tog. Rep from * around. 14 sts.
Break yarn, leaving a long end. Thread end through rem sts and draw up tightly. Fasten securely.
POM POM:
Make one pom pom with Yellow, grey (or any other, if you like) and a diameter of approx 7-8cm. Sew the pom pom to the top of the hat.
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13 x 16 cm 4 x 4 inch = 13 stitches in width and 16 rows in height with split single crochet (hook 5 mm)
ABBREVIATIONS
CH = chain SC = single crochet SSC = split single crochet SSC2tog = split single crochet decrease BLO = back loop only SK=skip SL ST = slip stitch YO=yarn over REP=repeat ST=stitch RS= rigth side WS=wrong side
SHORT OVERVIEW
The hat is worked in the round with a hook, bottom-up. First work a single crochet ribbing, then work split single crochet along the edge of the ribbing in rounds. A pom is attached to the top.
Adult (22-23’/56-58 cm)
RIBBING:
Make the base chain 22+1 in Green on hook 4.0mm (G hook). ROW 1 [RS]: SC in 2nd ch from the hook, work SC in each chain until end, turn. (22 sts) ROW 2 [WS]: Ch 1, Blo SC in each st until end, turn (22 sts)
Repeat ROW 2 until ROW 80.
Join last row to beginning row by slip stitching through blo of first and last row at the same time with the WS facing, and working from the bottom of the hat body to the outer edge.
Body of hat:
Now crochet the body of the hat across the edge of the band, (using 5 mm H hook). Hat is worked in a continuous spiral so there is no visible seam.
ROUND 1: Ch 1, place a SC in each row of the band. (80 sts) (see Chart A, noting 16 st rep will be worked 5 times) (Chart A is included in the paid PDF file), but you could use written pattern (below) Green x 80 (80 sts total)
ROUND 2: SSC in 1st st of ROUND 1, to mark the beginning of the round place stitch marker in 1st st of ROUND 1. SSC in each st of the round, following the chart for colour changes. White x 2, *Red x 3, White x 13, Rep from* 4 times more, Red x 3, White x 11 (80 sts total)
ROUNDS 3-6: SSC in each st in the round, following the chart for the colour changes. White x 2, *Red x 3, White x 13, Rep from* 4 times more, Red x 3, White x 11 (80 sts total)
ROUND 7 SSC in each st in the round, following the chart for the colour changes *Brown x 2, Red x 3, Brown x 2, White x 9, Rep from* 4 times more, (80 sts total)
ROUND 8 *White x 1, Red x 5, Brown x 5, White x 3, Green x 2, Rep from* 4 times more, (80 sts total)
ROUND 9 *Red x 7, Brown x 3, White x 3, Green x 3, Rep from* 4 times more, (80 sts total)
ROUND 10 *Red x 8, White x 1, Brown x 2, White x 2, Green x 2, White x 1, Rep from* 4 times more, (80 sts total)
ROUND 11 *Red x 9, White x 1, Brown x 3, White x 3, Rep from* 4 times more, (80 sts total)
ROUND 12 *Red x 9, White x 2, Brown x 3, White x 2, Rep from* 4 times more, (80 sts total)
ROUND 13 *Red x 10, White x 2, Green x 1, White x 3, Rep from* 4 times more, (80 sts total)
ROUND 14 *Red x 10, White x 2, Green x 2, White x 2, Rep from* 4 times more, (80 sts total)
ROUND 15 *Red x 10, White x 2, Green x 3, White x 1, Rep from* 4 times more, (80 sts total)
ROUND 16 White x 1, *Red x 9, White x 3, Green x 2, White x 2 Rep from* 4 times more, Red x 9, White x 3, Green x 2, White x 1 (80 sts total)
ROUND 17 White x 1, *Red x 8, White x 8 Rep from* 4 times more, Red x 8, White x 7 (80 sts total)
ROUND 18 White x 2, *Red x 6, Black x 1, Yellow x 1, White x 8, Rep from* 4 times more, Red x 6, Black x 1, Yellow x 1, White x 6 (80 sts total)
ROUND 19 White x 3, *Red x 4, Black x 1, Yellow x 3, White x 8, Rep from* 4 times more, Red x 4, Black x 1, Yellow x 3, White x 5 (80 sts total)
ROUND 20 White x 3, *Red x 4, Black x 2, Yellow x 1, White x 9, Rep from* 4 times more, Red x 4, Black x 2, Yellow x 1, White x 6 (80 sts total)
ROUND 21 White x 4, *Red x 5, White x 11, Rep from* 4 times more, Red x 5, White x 7 (80 sts total)
ROUND 22 White x 5, *Red x 3, White x 13, Rep from* 4 times more, Red x 3, White x 8 (80 sts total)
ROUND 23 White x 5, *Red x 2, White x 114, Rep from* 4 times more, Red x 2, White x 9 (80 sts total)
ROUND 24 White x 5, *Red x 1, White x 15, Rep from* 4 times more, Red x 1, White x 10 (80 sts total)
ROUNDS 25-30 White x 80 (80 sts total)
Chart A is included in the paid PDF file
Shape top:
ROUND 31: *SSC2tog,SSC2; rep from * around. (60sts) (see Chart B)
ROUND 32: *SSC2tog,SSC; rep from * around. (40 sts)
ROUND 33: *SSC2tog; rep from * around. (20 sts)
Whip stitch around top opening of the beanie (approx. 1 stitch of each SC2tog). Pull tight on the tail of yarn and sew the hole closed. Sew the Pom
Weave in all of your ends.
POM POM:
Make one pom pom with White, orange (or any other, if you like) and a diameter of approx 7-8cm. Sew the pom pom to the top of the hat.
Adult XL(24-25’/60-64 cm)
RIBBING:
Make the base chain 24+1 in Green on hook 4.0mm (G hook). ROW 1 [RS]: SC in 2nd ch from the hook, work SC in each chain until end, turn. (24 sts) ROW 2 [WS]: Ch 1, Blo SC in each st until end, turn (24 sts)
Repeat ROW 2 until ROW 96.
Join last row to beginning row by slip stitching through blo of first and last row at the same time with the WS facing, and working from the bottom of the hat body to the outer edge.
Body of hat:
Now crochet the body of the hat across the edge of the band, (using 5 mm H hook). Hat is worked in a continuous spiral so there is no visible seam.
ROUND 1: Ch 1, place a SC in each row of the band. (96 sts) (see Chart A, noting 16 st rep will be worked 6 times)
(Chart A is included in the paid PDF file), but you could use written pattern (below)
Green x 96 (96 sts total)
ROUND 2: SSC in 1st st of ROUND 1, to mark the beginning of the round place stitch marker in 1st st of ROUND 1. SSC in each st of the round, following the chart for colour changes. White x 2, *Red x 3, White x 13, Rep from* 5 times more, Red x 3, White x 11 (96 sts total)
ROUNDS 3-6: SSC in each st in the round, following the chart for the colour changes. White x 2, *Red x 3, White x 13, Rep from* 5 times more, Red x 3, White x 11 (96 sts total)
ROUND 7 SSC in each st in the round, following the chart for the colour changes *Brown x 2, Red x 3, Brown x 2, White x 9, Rep from* 5 times more, (96 sts total)
ROUND 8 *White x 1, Red x 5, Brown x 5, White x 3, Green x 2, Rep from* 5 times more, (96 sts total)
ROUND 9 *Red x 7, Brown x 3, White x 3, Green x 3, Rep from* 5 times more, (96 sts total)
ROUND 10 *Red x 8, White x 1, Brown x 2, White x 2, Green x 2, White x 1, Rep from* 5 times more, (96 sts total)
ROUND 11 *Red x 9, White x 1, Brown x 3, White x 3, Rep from* 5 times more, (96 sts total)
ROUND 12 *Red x 9, White x 2, Brown x 3, White x 2, Rep from* 5 times more, (96 sts total)
ROUND 13 *Red x 10, White x 2, Green x 1, White x 3, Rep from* 5 times more, (96 sts total)
ROUND 14 *Red x 10, White x 2, Green x 2, White x 2, Rep from* 5 times more, (96 sts total)
ROUND 15 *Red x 10, White x 2, Green x 3, White x 1, Rep from* 5 times more, (96 sts total)
ROUND 16 White x 1, *Red x 9, White x 3, Green x 2, White x 2 Rep from* 5 times more, Red x 9, White x 3, Green x 2, White x 1 (96 sts total)
ROUND 17 White x 1, *Red x 8, White x 8 Rep from* 5 times more, Red x 8, White x 7 (96 sts total)
ROUND 18 White x 2, *Red x 6, Black x 1, Yellow x 1, White x 8, Rep from* 5 times more, Red x 6, Black x 1, Yellow x 1, White x 6 (96 sts total)
ROUND 19 White x 3, *Red x 4, Black x 1, Yellow x 3, White x 8, Rep from* 5 times more, Red x 4, Black x 1, Yellow x 3, White x 5 (96 sts total)
ROUND 20 White x 3, *Red x 4, Black x 2, Yellow x 1, White x 9, Rep from* 5 times more, Red x 4, Black x 2, Yellow x 1, White x 6 (96 sts total)
ROUND 21 White x 4, *Red x 5, White x 11, Rep from* 4 times more, Red x 5, White x 7 (80 sts total)
ROUND 22 White x 5, *Red x 3, White x 13, Rep from* 5 times more, Red x 3, White x 8 (96 sts total)
ROUND 23 White x 5, *Red x 2, White x 114, Rep from* 5 times more, Red x 2, White x 9 (96 sts total)
ROUND 24 White x 5, *Red x 1, White x 15, Rep from* 5 times more, Red x 1, White x 10 (96 sts total)
ROUNDS 25-33 White x 96 (96 sts total)
Shape top:
ROUND 34: *SSC2tog,SSC2; rep from * around. (72 sts) (see Chart B)
ROUND 35: *SSC2tog,SSC; rep from * around. (48 sts)
ROUND 36: *SSC2tog; rep from * around. (24 sts)
Whip stitch around top opening of the beanie (approx. 1 stitch of each SC2tog). Pull tight on the tail of yarn and sew the hole closed. Sew the Pom
Weave in all of your ends.
POM POM: Make one pom pom with White, orange (or any other, if you like) and a diameter of approx 7-8cm. Sew the pom pom to the top of the hat.
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STICH GLOSSARY Inc = Increase 1 yarn over K2tog = Knit next 2 stitches together P = Purl Rnd(s) = Round(s) Rem =Remain(ing) st(s) = Stitch(es)
Toddler (18-20”/46-51 cm)
Brim. With Brown color cast on 32 stitches on US 10.5 (6.5 mm) needles. Join in round, making sure not to twist stitches, place marker to indicate beginning of round. Row1: K48 (brown) Row2: K48 (brown) Row3: K48 (brown) Row4: K48 (brown) Then start to knit (using US 13 / 9 mm needles).
Body of hat and shape top: Knit rnds 1-12 of A1, reading rows from right to left, noting 8-st rep will be worked 4 times.
Then knit rnds 1-7 of A2, noting 8-st rep will be worked 4 times. 1st rnd: *K. K2tog. P. K. K2tog. P. Rep from * around. 24 sts. 2nd rnd: Work even in pattern (24sts). 3rd rnd: Work even in pattern (24sts). 4th rnd:*K2tog. P. K2tog. P. Rep from * around. 16 sts. 5th rnd: Work even in pattern (16sts). 6th rnd: Work even in pattern (16sts). 7th rnd: Work even in pattern (16sts).
Break yarn, leaving a long end. Thread end through rem sts and draw up tightly. Pick up 4 stitches on US 10,5 (6,5mm) needles and work brown 3cm in stockinnete stitch over these sts for stem. Pull yarn through the remaining sts and fasten.
Child (20-21”/51-54 cm)
Brim. With Brown color cast on 40 stitches on US 10.5 (6.5 mm) needles. Join in round, making sure not to twist stitches, place marker to indicate beginning of round. Row1: K48 (brown) Row2: K48 (brown) Row3: K48 (brown) Row4: K48 (brown) Then start to knit (using US 13 / 9 mm needles).
Body of hat and shape top: Knit rnds 1-14 of A1, reading rows from right to left, noting 8-st rep will be worked 5 times.
Then knit rnds 1-7 of A2, noting 8-st rep will be worked 5 times. 1st rnd: *K. K2tog. P. K. K2tog. P. Rep from * around. 30 sts. 2nd rnd: Work even in pattern (30sts). 3rd rnd: Work even in pattern (30sts). 4th rnd:*K2tog. P. K2tog. P. Rep from * around. 20 sts. 5th rnd: Work even in pattern (20sts). 6th rnd: Work even in pattern (20sts). 7th rnd: Work even in pattern (20sts).
Break yarn, leaving a long end. Thread end through rem sts and draw up tightly. Pick up 4 stitches on US 10,5 (6,5mm) needles and work brown 3cm in stockinnete stitch over these sts for stem. Pull yarn through the remaining sts and fasten.
Adult (21-22,5”/54-57 cm)
Brim. With Brown color cast on 48 stitches on US 10.5 (6.5 mm) needles. Join in round, making sure not to twist stitches, place marker to indicate beginning of round. Row1: K48 (brown) Row2: K48 (brown) Row3: K48 (brown) Row4: K48 (brown) Then start to knit (using US 13 / 9 mm needles).
Body of hat and shape top: Knit rnds 1-19 of A1, reading rows from right to left, noting 8-st rep will be worked 6 times.
Then knit rnds 1-7 of A2, noting 8-st rep will be worked 6 times. 1st rnd: *K. K2tog. P. K. K2tog. P. Rep from * around. 36 sts. 2nd rnd: Work even in pattern (36sts). 3rd rnd: Work even in pattern (36sts). 4th rnd:*K2tog. P. K2tog. P. Rep from * around. 24 sts. 5th rnd: Work even in pattern (24sts). 6th rnd: Work even in pattern (24sts). 7th rnd: Work even in pattern (24sts).
Break yarn, leaving a long end. Thread end through rem sts and draw up tightly. Pick up 4 stitches on US 10,5 (6,5mm) needles and work brown 3cm in stockinnete stitch over these sts for stem. Pull yarn through the remaining sts and fasten.
Adult L (23-25”/58-64 cm)
Brim. With Brown color cast on 56 stitches on US 10.5 (6.5 mm) needles. Join in round, making sure not to twist stitches, place marker to indicate beginning of round. Row1: K48 (brown) Row2: K48 (brown) Row3: K48 (brown) Row4: K48 (brown) Then start to knit (using US 13 / 9 mm needles).
Body of hat and shape top: Knit rnds 1-19 of A1, reading rows from right to left, noting 8-st rep will be worked 7 times.
Then knit rnds 1-7 of A2, noting 8-st rep will be worked 7 times. 1st rnd: *K. K2tog. P. K. K2tog. P. Rep from * around. 42 sts. 2nd rnd: Work even in pattern (42sts). 3rd rnd: Work even in pattern (42sts). 4th rnd:*K2tog. P. K2tog. P. Rep from * around. 28 sts. 5th rnd: Work even in pattern (28sts). 6th rnd: Work even in pattern (28sts). 7th rnd: Work even in pattern (28sts).
Break yarn, leaving a long end. Thread end through rem sts and draw up tightly. Pick up 4 stitches on US 10,5 (6,5mm) needles and work brown 3cm in stockinnete stitch over these sts for stem. Pull yarn through the remaining sts and fasten.
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MATERIALS: Lion Brand Wool – Ease Thick and Quick or any other super bulky weight (6) yarn suitable for US13 (9mm)
Circular or dnp knitting needles: US 13 (9 mm) for colorwork Circular or dnp knitting needles: Us 10,5 (6,5 mm) for the rib
COLORS: Deep blue – 1 Orange – 1 Light grey or white – 1 Brown – 1
GAUGE: 10 x 10 cm 4 x 4 inch = 10 stitches in width and 14 rows/rounds in height with stockinette stitch, after blocking.
STICH GLOSSARY Inc = Increase 1 yarn over K2tog = Knit next 2 stitches together P = Purl Rnd(s) = Round(s) Rem =Remain(ing) st(s) = Stitch(es)
SIZE New born -3m (12-15”/30-38cm): 3-12 months (15-18”/38-46 cm) Toddler (18-20”/46-51 cm) Child (20-21”/51-54 cm) Adult (21-22,5”/54-57 cm) Adult L (23-25”/58-64 cm)
SHORT OVERVIEW The hat is worked in the round with circular needle, bottom up. Change to double pointed needles when necessary. First work rib (chart A1), then work stripes in stockinette stitch. A pom pom is attached to the top.
POM POM: Make one pom pom with Brown, blue (or any other) color. Sew the pom pom to the top of the hat.
New born -3m (12-15”/30-38cm):
Brim. With Deep blue cast on 32 stitches on Us 10.5 (6.5 mm) needles. Join in round, making sure not to twist stitches, place marker to indicate beginning of round. Knit rnds 1-4 of A1 (ribbing), noting 2-st rep will be worked 16 times. Then start to knit in stockinette stitch (using US 13 / 9 mm needles).
Body of hat and shape top: Knit rnds 1-13 of A2, reading rows from right to left, noting 8-st rep will be worked 4 times. Then knit rnds 1-5 of A3, noting 8-st rep will be worked 4 times. 1st rnd: *K. K2tog. K2. K2tog. K. Rep from * around. 24sts. 2nd rnd: Work even in pattern. 3rd rnd: Work even in pattern. 4th rnd: Work even in pattern. 5th rnd:*K. K2tog. K. K2tog. Rep from * around. 16 sts.
Break yarn, leaving a long end. Thread end through rem sts and draw up tightly. Fasten securely.
3-12 months (15-18”/38-46 cm)
Brim. With Deep blue cast on 40 stitches on Us 10.5 (6.5 mm) needles. Join in round, making sure not to twist stitches, place marker to indicate beginning of round. Knit rnds 1-4 of A1 (ribbing), noting 2-st rep will be worked 20 times. Then start to knit in stockinette stitch (using US 13 / 9 mm needles).
Body of hat and shape top: Knit rnds 1-13 of A2, reading rows from right to left, noting 8-st rep will be worked 5 times. Then knit rnds 1-9 of A3, noting 8-st rep will be worked 5 times. 1st rnd: *K. K2tog. K2. K2tog. K. Rep from * around. 30sts. 2nd rnd: Work even in pattern. 3rd rnd: Work even in pattern. 4th rnd: Work even in pattern. 5th rnd:*K. K2tog. K. K2tog. Rep from * around. 20 sts. 6th rnd: Work even in pattern. 7th rnd: Work even in pattern 8th rnd: Work even in pattern. 9th rnd:*K2tog. K2tog. Rep from * around. 10 sts.
Break yarn, leaving a long end. Thread end through rem sts and draw up tightly.
Toddler (18-20”/46-51 cm)
Brim. With Deep blue cast on 40 stitches on Us 10.5 (6.5 mm) needles. Join in round, making sure not to twist stitches, place marker to indicate beginning of round. Knit rnds 1-6 of A1 (ribbing), noting 2-st rep will be worked 20 times. Then start to knit in stockinette stitch (using US 13 / 9 mm needles).
Body of hat and shape top: Knit rnds 1-13 of A2, reading rows from right to left, noting 8-st rep will be worked 5 times. Then knit rnds 1-9 of A3, noting 8-st rep will be worked 5 times. 1st rnd: *K. K2tog. K2. K2tog. K. Rep from * around. 30 sts. 2nd rnd: Work even in pattern. 3rd rnd: Work even in pattern. 4th rnd: Work even in pattern. 5th rnd:*K. K2tog. K. K2tog. Rep from * around. 20 sts. 6th rnd: Work even in pattern. 7th rnd: Work even in pattern 8th rnd: Work even in pattern. 9th rnd:*K2tog. K2tog. Rep from * around. 10 sts.
Break yarn, leaving a long end. Thread end through rem sts and draw up tightly. Fasten securely.
Child (20-21”/51-54 cm)
Brim. With Deep blue cast on 48 stitches on Us 10.5 (6.5 mm) needles. Join in round, making sure not to twist stitches, place marker to indicate beginning of round. Knit rnds 1-6 of A1 (ribbing), noting 2-st rep will be worked 24 times. Then start to knit in stockinette stitch (using US 13 / 9 mm needles).
Body of hat and shape top: Knit rnds 1-15 of A2, reading rows from right to left, noting 8-st rep will be worked 6 times.
Then knit rnds 1-9 of A3, noting 8-st rep will be worked 6 times. 1st rnd: *K. K2tog. K2. K2tog. K. Rep from * around. 36 sts. 2nd rnd: Work even in pattern. 3rd rnd: Work even in pattern. 4th rnd: Work even in pattern. 5th rnd:*K. K2tog. K. K2tog. Rep from * around. 24 sts. 6th rnd: Work even in pattern. 7th rnd: Work even in pattern 8th rnd: Work even in pattern. 9th rnd:*K2tog. K2tog. Rep from * around. 12 sts.
Break yarn, leaving a long end. Thread end through rem sts and draw up tightly. Fasten securely.
Adult (21-22,5”/54-57 cm)
Brim. With Deep blue cast on 48 stitches on Us 10.5 (6.5 mm) needles. Join in round, making sure not to twist stitches, place marker to indicate beginning of round. Knit rnds 1-8 of A1 (ribbing), noting 2-st rep will be worked 24 times. Then start to knit in stockinette stitch (using US 13 / 9 mm needles).
Body of hat and shape top: Knit rnds 1-19 of A2, reading rows from right to left, noting 8-st rep will be worked 6 times.
Then knit rnds 1-9 of A3, noting 8-st rep will be worked 6 times. 1st rnd: *K. K2tog. K2. K2tog. K. Rep from * around. 36 sts. 2nd rnd: Work even in pattern. 3rd rnd: Work even in pattern. 4th rnd: Work even in pattern. 5th rnd:*K. K2tog. K. K2tog. Rep from * around. 24 sts. 6th rnd: Work even in pattern. 7th rnd: Work even in pattern 8th rnd: Work even in pattern. 9th rnd:*K2tog. K2tog. Rep from * around. 12 sts.
Break yarn, leaving a long end. Thread end through rem sts and draw up tightly. Fasten securely.
Adult L (23-25”/58-64 cm)
Brim. With Deep blue cast on 56 stitches on Us 10.5 (6.5 mm) needles. Join in round, making sure not to twist stitches, place marker to indicate beginning of round. Knit rnds 1-10 of A1 (ribbing), noting 2-st rep will be worked 28 times. Then start to knit in stockinette stitch (using US 13 / 9 mm needles).
Body of hat and shape top: Knit rnds 1-19 of A2, reading rows from right to left, noting 8-st rep will be worked 7 times.
Then knit rnds 1-10 of A3, noting 8-st rep will be worked 7 times. 1st rnd: *K. K2tog. K2. K2tog. K. Rep from * around. 42 sts. 2nd rnd: Work even in pattern. 3rd rnd: Work even in pattern. 4th rnd: Work even in pattern. 5th rnd:*K. K2tog. K. K2tog. Rep from * around. 28 sts. 6th rnd: Work even in pattern. 7th rnd: Work even in pattern 8th rnd: Work even in pattern. 9th rnd:*K2tog. K2tog. Rep from * around. 14 sts. 10th rnd: Work even in pattern.
Break yarn, leaving a long end. Thread end through rem sts and draw up tightly. Fasten securely.