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Hat Description

Bridget is a square top Hat with wide vertical ribs around the entire beanie. The brim is worked in pattern and is folded up, so that the ribs on the brim alternate with the ribs on the body of the Hat. There is a large pompom added to each corner of the crown.

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Yarn

174yd/160m/100g
Chunky weight, multi-plied yarn.

Needles & Notions

Set 5mm/UK6/US8 DPNs/Circular or size needed to obtain gauge
Stitch marker as necessary
Tapestry needle

Sample Details

Shown in Wensleydale Aran [174yd/160m per 100g; 100% Wool] and King Cole Merino Blend DK [123yd/112m per 50g; 100% Merino]

Note

Hat is worked with both yarns worked together throughout.

Gauge

16 sts x 20 rows to 4in/10cm on 5mm needles over St.St.

Sizes

To fit sizes: 17 [20, 22] in/43 [51, 56] cm
Finished size: 15 [17.5, 20] in/38 [44.5, 50.5] cm

Not sure which size to make? Check my handy size and measuring guide!

Skills Required

Cable Cast-on
Knitting in the round
Crochet Bind-off
Modified 3-needle Bind-off
Blocking a Hand Knit Hat

Abbreviations

K: knit
P: purl
rpt: repeat
R/rnd(s): rounds
st(s): stitch(es)

How To

The two yarns are held together throughout. Alternatively, a single yarn that provides the same gauge can be used.

Cast on 60 [70, 80] sts

Join in the round, being careful not to twist stitches. Place stitch marker to indicate start of round.

Body

Rnd 1: *K5, P5; repeat from * to end

This round forms the pattern for the body. Work in pattern until the Hat measures approximately 8 [8.5, 9] in/20 [21.5, 23] cm (or desired length).

Crown

Divide stitches evenly in half and perform either a 3-needle bind off, kitchener stitch or a crochet bind off. Alternatively, cast off and seam along top.

Pompoms

The pompoms in the photo shown were made on a 3” diameter template.

Try to avoid over filling the pompom, as this would make them very heavy and likely to drag the top of the Hat down, or worse still, break off.

Instead of pompoms you could add tassels, I-cords, buttons, bells or any other kind of decoration!

Finishing

Weave in all ends and block as required.

Need Help With This Pattern?

If you’ve a question about this pattern, please pop it in the comments below and I’ll get back to you as soon as I can! I’m afraid I’m unable to offer help via email or private message, but you’re welcome to post in our forum.

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