In this faded hat knitting pattern, I used some leftover hand-dyed speckled yarn from another project.
About:
Available Sizes: One
Size: 20 – 22″ {51 – 56cm} Head Circumference
Styles: One, Slouchy
Pattern Format: Written Pattern, No Chart
Pattern Language: English
Skill Level: Beginner
PDF Format: Printer Friendly
PDF Bonus: Ad-Free Video
Techniques:
Knit in the Round
Knit & Purl Stitches
Decrease Stitches
Materials:
Yarn Weight: DK or Light Worsted
Yardage: 345 – 355 yards {315 – 325 meters}
Suggested Yarn: Hand-painted Gold Stellina Yarn – Merino Wool Yarn by NobleCharacterCrafts, Lenora weight Faded Kit {Light, Light/Medium, Medium, Medium/Dark, Dark}
Needle Size: US 5 {3.75mm} Circular Needles with a 16” {40cm} Cable, or DPNs
Needle Size: US 7 {5mm} Circular Needles with a 16” {40cm} & 24”+ {60cm} Cable, or DPNs
Extras: Stitch Markers
Details:
Measurements: 9″ Wide x 13 3/4″ {23cm x 35cm}
Gauge: 20 STS & 27 rounds per 4” {10cm} square, knit in the pattern below
Weight: 3oz {85g}
Notes:
Not reversible.
Knit bottom up.
Knit using the stockinette & rib stitch.
Knit in the round with a circular needle.
When knitting in the round you’re always knitting the right side of your work.
Video:
Click here to watch the “How to Block a Hat” video tutorial.
Click here to watch the “How to Decrease for the Crown” video tutorial.
Pattern, Knit in the Round:
Using US 5 {3.75mm} circular needles with a 16” {40cm} cable.
CO 92 STS, PM, join in the round.
Using the Light color
Rows 1-33: *K2, P2*
Switch to size US 7 {5mm} knitting needles with 16” {40cm} cable
Row 34-38: Using the Light color *K*
Switch to the Light/Medium color and knit 1 row
Switch back to the Light color and knit 1 row
Repeat the above 2 rows 5 times {so you have a total of 5 Light/Medium stripes}
Switch to the Medium color and knit 1 row
Switch back to the Light color and knit 1 row
Repeat the above 2 rows 5 times {so you have a total of 5 Medium stripes}
Switch to the Medium/Dark color and knit 1 row
Switch back to the Light color and knit 1 row
Repeat the above 2 rows 5 times {so you have a total of 5 Medium/Dark stripes}
Switch to the Dark color and knit 1 row
Switch back to the Light color and knit 1 row
Repeat the above 2 rows 5 times {so you have a total of 5 Dark stripes}
Note {Optional}:
When the stitches get too tight switch to a longer cable and knit using the magic loop method.
Decrease for the crown:
Using the Light color only, K13, PM, K13, PM, K13, PM, K14, PM, K13, PM, K13, PM, K13, PM.
K2Tog before each stitch marker until you have 7 STS remaining.
End:
Without binding-off, cut the yarn leaving a 10” {25cm} tail, pull it through the remaining STS, push through the top hole to the inside and then weave in the ends.
Block:
To block this hat I use a saucer. Like a teacup and saucer. ;) I put it inside the hat, so the bottom “swirl” is in the center of the saucer and the saucer is bulging outward, spritz it with some water, pat dry with a clean towel and let it dry overnight.
Abbreviations:
* – * – repeat between *
CO – cast-on {long-tail cast-on method}
DPNs – double pointed needles
K – knit stitches {K1 means to knit 1 stitch}
K2TOG – knit 2 stitches together
P – purl stitches {P2 means to purl 2 stitches}
PM – place stitch marker
STS – stitches
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