Patterns : Colorwork, Hat

Rosita Hat

AmyPalmer — Fri, 03 May 2013 16:51:43 GMT

Designer Adriana Hernandez
Sizes 18½ (19½, 20¼)" circumference; shown in size 19½"
Yarn Schoeller + Stahl Limbo (100% superwash wool; 137 yd [125 m]/50 g):
• #4510 natural (MC), 1 ball
• #4471 pistachio (CC1), 1 ball
• #4555 ruby (CC2), 1 ball
• #4599 hot pink (CC3), 1 ball
Yarn distributed by Skacel
Gauge 26 sts and 34 rnds = 4" in St st on larger needle
Tools
• Size 3 (3.25 mm): 16" circular (cir) needle and set of double-pointed needles (dpn)
• Size 2 (2.75 mm): 16" cir needle and set of dpn
• Markers (m)
• Tapestry needle

Women’s hat with slipped-stitch colorwork and floral embellishments.

Riga Bonnet

AmyPalmer — Fri, 03 May 2013 16:36:05 GMT

Designer Allyson Dykhuizen
Size 25" from chin to chin and 6½" from cast-on to crown
Yarn Brown Sheep Company Lamb’s Pride Worsted (85% wool, 15% mohair; 190 yd [173 m]/113 g):
• #M-81 red baron (MC), 1 skein
• #M-115 oatmeal (CC), 1 skein
Gauge 16 sts and 32 rows = 4" in garter st
Tools
• Size 9 (5.5 mm): 24" or longer circular (cir) needle and set of double-pointed needles (dpn)
• Markers (m)
• Tapestry needle

Women’s bonnet with Latvian braid body.

Morgantown Hat

AmyPalmer — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 16:37:00 GMT

Designer Bonnie Sennott
Sizes 17 (18)" circumference and 8½" high; will stretch to accommodate up to 21 (23)" head circumference; shown in size 17"
Yarn Cascade Yarns 220 Fingering (100% wool; 273 yd [250 m]/50 g):
• #8021 beige (MC), 1 skein
• #2409 palm (A), 1 skein
• #8393 navy (B), 1 skein
Gauge 32 sts and 50 rnds = 4" in St st
Tools
• Size 2 (2.75 mm): 16" circular (cir) needle and set of double-pointed needles (dpn)
• Markers (m)
• Tapestry needle

Unisex hat pattern with slipped stitch colorwork.

Chevron Hat

arwilliams — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 22:26:08 GMT

Chevron Hat

KATE GAGNON OSBORN

A bold chevron stripe pattern kicks up a bulky knit hat.

FINISHED SIZE 18" brim circumference (unstretched) and 9" high.

YARN The Fibre Company Tundra (60% baby alpaca, 30% merino wool, 10% silk; 120 yd [110 m]/3 1/2 oz [100 g]): petrel (MC) and tamarack (CC), 1 skein each. Yarn distributed by Kelbourne Woolens.

NEEDLES Size 9 (5.5 mm): 24" circular (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

NOTIONS Marker (m); tapestry needle.

GAUGE 18 sts and 21 rnds = 4" in Chevron Chart

Biarritz Cloche

AmyPalmer — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 16:47:09 GMT

Designer Ashley Rao
Size 20" circumference, 9" tall
Yarn Nazli Gelin Garden 5 (100% Egyptian Giza mercerized cotton; 174 yd [160 m]/50 g):
• #500–72 brown (A), 2 balls
• #500–52 white (B), 1 ball
Yarn distributed by Universal Yarn
Gauge 36 sts and 88 rnds = 4" in herringbone patt
Tools
• Size 2 (2.75 mm): set of double-pointed needles (dpn)
• Yarn needle
• Marker (m)
• Heavy spray starch

Woman’s hat worked from the brim up with a two-color herringbone pattern.

Steeked Earflap Hat

AmyPalmer — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 22:10:30 GMT

Designer Amanda Scheuzger
Finished Size 18¾" brim circumference and 7¾" from brim to crown. To fit up to 23" head circumference.
Yarn Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Worsted (100% Peruvian highland wool; 110 yd [101 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): #23766 avocado (MC), 2 balls; #25068 wonderland heather (blue; CC1), #24272 jalapeno (green; CC2), and #23432 cloud (white; CC3), 1 ball each. Yarn distributed by Crafts Americana.
Needles Size 5 (3.75 mm): 16" circular (cir). Size 7 (4.5 mm): 16" cir and set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); size E/4 (3.5 mm) crochet hook; tapestry needle.
Gauge 23 sts and 30 rnds = 4" in St st on larger needle; 24 sts and 24 rnds = 4" in colorwork patt on larger needle.

Earflap hat worked in stranded colorwork and steeked.

Peppermint Hat

AmyPalmer — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 22:01:54 GMT

Designer Celeste Young
Finished Size 17 (19, 21)" circumference and 6¾ (7½, 8½)" long. Hat shown measures 21" circumference.
Yarn Classic Elite Yarns Fresco (60% wool, 30% alpaca, 10% angora; 164 yd [150 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): #5317 sangria (MC) and #5306 straw (CC), 1 hank each.
Needles Size 3 (3.25 mm): 16" circular (cir). Size 5 (3.75 mm): 16" cir and set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Marker (m); tapestry needle.
Gauge 27 sts and 34 rnds = 4" in Chevron patt on larger needles.

Classic hat with stripes and stranded colorwork techniques.

Inlay Beret

AmyPalmer — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 21:19:33 GMT

Designer Heidi Todd Kozar
Size 18" brim circumference, 24" circumference above brim after blocking
Yarn The Fibre Company Canopy Fingering (50% baby alpaca, 30% merino, 20% bamboo; 200 yd [183 m]/50 g):
• river dolphin (gray heather; MC), 1 skein
• yerba mate (moss green; CC1), 1 skein
• cat’s claw (light yellow; CC2), 1 skein
Yarn distributed by Kelbourne Woolens
Gauge 26 sts and 32 rows = 4" in Colorwork patt on larger needle after blocking
Tools
• Size 3 (3.25 mm): 16" circular (cir) needle and set of double-pointed needles (dpn)
• Size 2 (2.75 mm): set of dpn
• Markers (m)
• 10" dinner plate
• Yarn needle

Knit in the round, this easy women’s hat features a panel of stranded colorwork.

Sideways Argyle Beret

AmyPalmer — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 17:25:24 GMT

Designer Amy Gunderson
Size 20" circumference at brim; brim stretches to 24"
Yarn Brown Sheep Company Lamb’s Pride Worsted (85% wool, 15% mohair; 190 yd [174 m]/113 g):
• #M02 brown heather (MC), 1 skein
• #M23 fuchsia (CC1), 1 skein
• #M163 indigo (CC2), 1 skein
• #M160 dynamite blue (CC3), 1 skein
• #M16 seafoam (CC4), 1 skein
Gauge 16 sts and 22 rows = 4" in St st on larger needles
Tools
• Size 8 (5 mm) needles
• Size 6 (4 mm): 16" or longer circular (cir) needle
• 2 spare cir needles, size 6 (4 mm) or smaller
• Smooth waste yarn
• Yarn needle
• One 1⅛" button

Hat with sideways argyle pattern.

Houndstooth Bonnett

AmyPalmer — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 19:55:44 GMT

Designer Wendy Bernard
Sizes 16 (19¼, 21¼)" from chin to chin and 5½ (6¼, 6¾)" from cast-on to front edge; shown in size 19¼"
Yarn Brown Sheep Company Nature Spun Sport (100% wool; 184 yd [169 m]/50 g):
• #880S charcoal (MC), 1 ball
• #145S salmon (CC), 1 ball
Gauge 24 sts and 26 rows = 4" in houndstooth chart patt on larger needles
Tools
• Size 5 (3.75 mm): straight and set of double-pointed needles (dpn)
• Size 4 (3.5 mm) needles
• Markers (m)
• Yarn needle

Women’s close-fitting hat with i-cord strings.

Check Slouch

AmyPalmer — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 21:49:42 GMT

Designer Triona Murphy
Size 19½" brim circumference; will stretch to accommodate up to 23" circumference
Yarn Universal Yarns Deluxe Worsted (100% wool; 220 yd [201 m]/100 g):
• #31953 neutral gray (MC), 1 skein
• #1900 ebony (black, CC1), 1 skein
• #12144 starfish (pink, CC2), 1 skein
Gauge 19 sts and 42 rnds = 4" in plaid patt on larger needle
Tools • Size 8 (5 mm): 16" circular (cir) needle and set of double-pointed needles (dpn)
• Size 7 (4.5 mm): 16" cir needle
• Marker (m)
• Yarn needle
• Dinner plate or balloon for blocking

Women’s hat worked in a slipped stitch colorwork plaid pattern.

Cat's Eye Tam

LarissaG — Thu, 05 May 2011 19:50:36 GMT

Cat's Eye Tam
Mary Jane Mucklestone

Classic styling on a fun topper. A cat's eye lace pattern atop a simple Fair Isle band

Finished Size 19½" head circumference, with ribbing relaxed; will stretch to accommodate up to 22" head circumference.
Yarn Jamieson’s Shetland Spindrift (100% pure shetland wool; 114 yd [105 m]/25 g): #685 delft (blue; MC), 2 skeins; #120 eesit (white; CC1) and #525 crimson (red; CC2), 1 skein each. Yarn distributed by Simply Shetland.
Needles Ribbing—size 2 (2.75 mm): 16" circular (cir). Body—size 3 (3.25 mm): 16" cir and set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); tapestry needle; 10" diameter dinner plate for blocking.
Gauge 27 sts and 30 rnds = 4" in St st colorwork patt on larger needles; 20 sts and 30 rnds = 4" in cat’s eye patt on larger needles.

Setesdal Love Hat

AmyPalmer — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 22:23:05 GMT

Practice your stranded colorwork with this classic Fair Isle beret in contemporary colors.

Designer Kate Gagnon Osborn
Sizes 18" brim circumference and 21¾" circumference at widest point
Yarn The Fibre Company Canopy Fingering (50% alpaca, 30% merino, 20% bamboo; 200 yd [182 m]/ 50 g):
• aloe (MC), 1 skein
• quetzal (CC1), 1 skein
• plum (CC2), 1 skein
Yarn distributed by Kelbourne Woolens
Gauge 28 sts and 30 rnds = 4" in Fair Isle patt on larger needles
Tools
• Size 1 (2.25 mm): 16" circular (cir) needle
• Size 3 (3.25 mm): 20" cir needle and set of double-pointed needles (dpn)
• Marker (m)
• Yarn needle

Parallax Hat

AmyPalmer — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 21:36:42 GMT

An easy colorwork hat worked in an all-over crosshatch pattern. Choose two colors that stand out from each other to make this pattern really pop! The knitted lining inside the cap makes it super comfy and hides some of the stranded colorwork.

Designer Elinor Brown
Finished Size 20¼ (22¾)" circumference. Hat shown measures 20¼".
Yarn Tahki Tara Tweed (80% wool, 20% nylon; 122 yd [112 m]/50 g): #11 purple (MC) and #2 gray (CC), 1 skein each.
Needles Size 7 (4.5 mm): 16" circular (cir) and set of 5 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge
Notions Markers (m); tapestry needle.
Gauge 19 sts and 24 rnds = 4" in patt st; 16 sts and 24 rnds = 4" in St st.

Bohus-Inspired Hat

AmyPalmer — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 21:19:41 GMT

A simple slipped stitch colorwork repeat evokes thoughts of the Bohus sweaters. This intermediate hat receives an added buckle embellishment.

Designer Mary Keenan
Finished Size 21 (22½)" circumference, to fit a woman (man). Hat shown measures 21".
Yarn Rowan Felted Tweed (50% merino, 25% alpaca, 25% rayon; 191 yd [175 m]/50 g): #175 cinnamon (MC), 1 (2) ball(s); #167 maritime (CC1) and #157 camel (CC2), 1 ball each. Yarn distributed by Westminster Fibers.
Needles Sizes 2 (2.75 mm) and 5 (3.75 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Buckle with a 1" tall interior opening and a total exterior width of about 1" (optional); tapestry needle.
Gauge 26 sts and 34 rows = 4" in St st on smaller needles; 26 sts and 46 rows = 4" in stripe patt on smaller needles.