Winter Wave Hat
The Winter Wave Hat was a spontaneous project inspired by the arrival of a new family member. I used two 100g skeins of bulky weight yarn in contrasting colors. After knitting the smaller (navy) hat, there was exactly enough yarn left to make a larger hat with the remaining yarn. This project features a simple stacked stitch motif worked in 2 colors in the round.
Fadient Hat
What’s a FADIENT you ask? It’s like a fade and a gradient together, and it’s the best way to slowly blend from one yarn color into to another. The magic happens when you hold multiple strands together for a stunning, painterly effect. It is also a great way to stashbust and experiment with color. The only special tool you need is a scale accurate to the gram.
This hat is a great fast gift knit. You don’t even need to think about picking the right colors, just find any colors you like - speckled, variegated, solid, anything - I promise they’ll blend smoothly together as you knit. The dark sample shows some of the really rich dark tones from MollyGirl Yarn, but you can see how in the neon colors, the look is completely different. It’s just so much fun to try out different combos to see how they mix.
Finished Size: 18, (21, 24, 26)“ (46, 53, 61, 66 cm) in circumference and 7 (7.25, 8, 9)” (18, 18.5, 20, 23 cm) tall. The 2 smallest sizes use less than 50 grams of each color, so this is a great project for scraps if you don’t mind doing some math to figure out the weights.
Yarn: 2 contrasting skeins of MollyGirl Yarn Rock Star DK, 300 yards (274m) per 100g skein; 100% US spun domestic merino.
Dark hat shown in Angie and Truly Madly Deeply.
Bold hat shown in Dance Rascal Dance and Alive For the First Time.
Needles: #10 (6mm) with a 16” (40 mm) cord and 10.75 (7mm) double pointed needles.
Gauge: 12 sts x 19 rows = 4 x 4” (10 x 10 cm) square in moss stitch.
Materials: Stitch Marker, Row counter, and a scale accurate to the gram.
Edited by Liz Rolle
Arabesque Hat
This unisex honeycomb patterned hat, knit in two-color brioche, reminds me of the intricate carved wooden screens in traditional Middle Eastern art. It has a slouchy fit with a series of eye catching decreases at the crown. Mix it up and flip it inside out for a totally different look of lines and dashes.
It is recommended that you try simple 2 color brioche stitch in the round before starting this project.
Winter Wave Hat (Copy)
The Winter Wave Hat was a spontaneous project inspired by the arrival of a new family member. I used two 100g skeins of bulky weight yarn in contrasting colors. After knitting the smaller (navy) hat, there was exactly enough yarn left to make a larger hat with the remaining yarn. This project features a simple stacked stitch motif worked in 2 colors in the round.
Fadient Hat
What’s a FADIENT you ask? It’s like a fade and a gradient together, and it’s the best way to slowly blend from one yarn color into to another. The magic happens when you hold multiple strands together for a stunning, painterly effect. It is also a great way to stashbust and experiment with color. The only special tool you need is a scale accurate to the gram.
This hat is a great fast gift knit. You don’t even need to think about picking the right colors, just find any colors you like - speckled, variegated, solid, anything - I promise they’ll blend smoothly together as you knit. The dark sample shows some of the really rich dark tones from MollyGirl Yarn, but you can see how in the neon colors, the look is completely different. It’s just so much fun to try out different combos to see how they mix.
Finished Size: 18, (21, 24, 26)“ (46, 53, 61, 66 cm) in circumference and 7 (7.25, 8, 9)” (18, 18.5, 20, 23 cm) tall. The 2 smallest sizes use less than 50 grams of each color, so this is a great project for scraps if you don’t mind doing some math to figure out the weights.
Yarn: 2 contrasting skeins of MollyGirl Yarn Rock Star DK, 300 yards (274m) per 100g skein; 100% US spun domestic merino.
Dark hat shown in Angie and Truly Madly Deeply.
Bold hat shown in Dance Rascal Dance and Alive For the First Time.
Needles: #10 (6mm) with a 16” (40 mm) cord and 10.75 (7mm) double pointed needles.
Gauge: 12 sts x 19 rows = 4 x 4” (10 x 10 cm) square in moss stitch.
Materials: Stitch Marker, Row counter, and a scale accurate to the gram.
Edited by Liz Rolle
Ripple Hat
This hat, knit in a self striping yarn, reminds me of ripples on a pond. As the yarn changes, each row builds a new layer of color in a distinctive wavy pattern. Unique shaping methods in the crown create an interesting finish.
This pattern uses stacked increases and decreases for the colorwork. This means the hat is very elastic and has no strands on the wrong side. This pattern uses the color changing properties of Noro Kureyon to create the wavy stripes in this hat. Videos of stacked increases and decreases are available on youtube. It is also an excellent warm up pattern if you are working up to knitting Fox Paws or a Petal Cowl.
Finished Size: 17.5, 20, 22.5” (45, 51, 57 cm) in circumference.
Measurement taken from patterned area, ribbed edge is slightly tighter.
Yarn: 1 (2, 2) skeins Noro Kureyon, 110 yards (101m) per 50g.
Shown in color 201.
Needles: Size 8 (5mm) 16” circular needles and matching set of DPNs, or size needed to obtain gauge.
Size 5 (3.75mm) 16” circular needles
Gauge: 16 sts x 22 rows = 4 x 4” (10 x 10 cm) square in st st on
larger needles.
Other Materials: Tapestry needle.
Ziggy Star Hat
Ziggy star hat is a unisex beanie with a chevron motif. The uniquely constructed crown comes together in the shape of a star. The Swans Island yarns all seem to coordinate well, and with 2 skeins, you will actually have enough for 2 hats in reversed colors (yardage estimates in pattern are rounded up), making this a great gift knit.
This is a quick project for those experienced with stacked increases and decreases, or a great starter project for those unfamiliar with these techniques. You can see video demos of these stitches on youtube.
Ripple Hat
This hat, knit in a self striping yarn, reminds me of ripples on a pond. As the yarn changes, each row builds a new layer of color in a distinctive wavy pattern. Unique shaping methods in the crown create an interesting finish.
This pattern uses stacked increases and decreases for the colorwork. This means the hat is very elastic and has no strands on the wrong side. This pattern uses the color changing properties of Noro Kureyon to create the wavy stripes in this hat. Videos of stacked increases and decreases are available on youtube. It is also an excellent warm up pattern if you are working up to knitting Fox Paws or a Petal Cowl.
Finished Size: 17.5, 20, 22.5” (45, 51, 57 cm) in circumference.
Measurement taken from patterned area, ribbed edge is slightly tighter.
Yarn: 1 (2, 2) skeins Noro Kureyon, 110 yards (101m) per 50g.
Shown in color 201.
Needles: Size 8 (5mm) 16” circular needles and matching set of DPNs, or size needed to obtain gauge.
Size 5 (3.75mm) 16” circular needles
Gauge: 16 sts x 22 rows = 4 x 4” (10 x 10 cm) square in st st on
larger needles.
Other Materials: Tapestry needle.
Flower Petal Hat
This hat, designed for 4 sizes, is a cute and fun gift knit. The crown shaping is done using the innovative stacked stitch technique, then the finished hat is topped off with a special pom-pom topper. This hat is mostly an easy knit, but the stacked stitch section at the crown is best suited for adventurous intermediate knitters.
Finished Size: 16,18, 20, 22” (40.5, 45.5, 51, 56 cm) in circumference.
Hats are designed to be worn with 0-2 in (0-5 cm) of negative ease and will usually fit a toddler (child, teen/small adult, large adult).
Yarn: 2 50g skeins of MollyGirl Yarn Rockstar DK, 150 yards (137m).
1 20g skein MollyGirl Yarn Bass Line, 90 yards (82m).
Needles:#6 (4mm) 16” circular needles and matching set of DPNs, or size needed to obtain gauge.
#4 (3.5mm) 16” circular needles
#7 (4.5mm) dpns (for i-cord pom-pom only)
Gauge: 24 sts x 28 rows = 4 x 4” (10 x 10 cm) square in st st on #6 needles.
Other Materials: 6 stitch markers, tapestry needle, stiff cardboard cut to size.
Mongolian Inspired Ski Hat
The Mongolian Inspired Ski Hat is a unisex winter hat inspired by the warm, brightly colored hats that are a trademark of traditional Mongolian dress. The short row brim is contoured to keep ears warm. Photo tutorials for making the overlap in the front of the hat and for the contrasting color welt are included in the pattern.
**** In welt section, work 5 rows as stated in written instructions, not 6 as shown in photos.****
Finished Size:
Newborn - toddler, 18˝ (46 cm),
Child - small adult, 20˝ (51 cm)
Average - large adult, 22” (56 cm)
circumference will stretch up to 3” (8cm).
Yarn: Classic Elite Yarns Jil Eaton Minnow
Merino, 77 yards/100g (70m/100g)
Color A: 1 skein Aqua (Elderberry, Midnight)
Color B: 1 skein Elderberry (Aqua, Lilac)
Color C: 1 skein Blue Bird (Rogue, Chartreuse)
You will not use full skeins of colors A and B in any of the sizes.
Needles: Size 8 (5mm) 16”circular needles Size 8 (5mm) dpns, or size needed to obtain gauge.
Gauge: 16 sts x 20 rows = 4 x 4” (10 x 10 cm) square in stockinette stitch.
Materials: Sewing needle, cable needle, markers.
October Snow Beret
This beret came into existence the week of the Halloween snow storm. My sister asked me to make her a hat, and I decided to make a design project of it. I wanted whatever I made to look good with her curly brown hair. She’s the kind of person who has three young kids and magically white sofas, and a really nicely decorated house. She likes details, and is always understated but never dull.
I know that she doesn’t like over designed things, so I left most of the hat plain, with a cabled crown that also functions as the decrease section of the pattern.
October Snow is best for a knitter who has made a cable project before.
Thick & Thin Scarf and Hat
Thick & Thin hat and scarf are celebrate the natural beauty of hand knits. The contrast of scale and simple geometry make both of these accessories classic with just enough interest to hold your attention.
Both of these accessories are knit with both worsted and super bulky yarn, creating a very unusual magnifying glass type effect. You can choose to match the colors and tell a texture story, or to switch it up and color block as well. As a plus, after making it half way through each project, just as you start to wish you could knit faster, you get to switch to size 15 needles.
Yarn A: Brown Sheep Lanaloft Worsted
or any worsted weight yarn
Scarf - 200 yards
Hat - 100 yards
Yarn B: Brown Sheep Burly Spun
or equivalent such as Lion Brand Thick and Quick or Cascade Magnum
Scarf - 100 yards
Hat - 30 yards
Needle A: Size 10 (6mm) 36” circular needles
And double pointed 10s to start hat.
Needle B: Size 15 (10mm) 36” circular needles
Gauge for yarn A: 24 stitches and 22 rows for a 4” square of K1, P1 ribbing.
Gauge for yarn B: 12 stitches and 10 rows for a 4” square of K1, P1 ribbing.
Thick & Thin Scarf and Hat
Thick & Thin hat and scarf are celebrate the natural beauty of hand knits. The contrast of scale and simple geometry make both of these accessories classic with just enough interest to hold your attention.
Both of these accessories are knit with both worsted and super bulky yarn, creating a very unusual magnifying glass type effect. You can choose to match the colors and tell a texture story, or to switch it up and color block as well. As a plus, after making it half way through each project, just as you start to wish you could knit faster, you get to switch to size 15 needles.
Yarn A: Brown Sheep Lanaloft Worsted
or any worsted weight yarn
Scarf - 200 yards
Hat - 100 yards
Yarn B: Brown Sheep Burly Spun
or equivalent such as Lion Brand Thick and Quick or Cascade Magnum
Scarf - 100 yards
Hat - 30 yards
Needle A: Size 10 (6mm) 36” circular needles
And double pointed 10s to start hat.
Needle B: Size 15 (10mm) 36” circular needles
Gauge for yarn A: 24 stitches and 22 rows for a 4” square of K1, P1 ribbing.
Gauge for yarn B: 12 stitches and 10 rows for a 4” square of K1, P1 ribbing.
Urban Turban
I was shopping at a certain urban clothing store when I saw this turban. The idea was nice, but there was some bunching in odd places and the price was way off (for an acrylic hat) so I decided to make my own. Now this isn’t an exact copy of their design, it has some improvements to the fitting, a rounder shape, and fewer seams (more than the 6% deviation required by law). It does have the same vintage inspired, updates movie star style though.
Give it a go, the fisherman’s rib is super fast to knit and double thick for warmth.