Autumn Whispers Hat

 

Hello my fellow knitters! As the crisp autumn air begins to settle in, I’m excited to share my latest knitted creation, inspired by the beauty of the season! This cozy hat is adorned with delicate winding branches, weathering fall leaves, and playful acorns—capturing the essence of a woodland walk through a golden forest. Perfect for those chilly days, this hat brings the warmth and charm of autumn right to your wardrobe. Wrap yourself in the colors and textures of the season and let your style reflect the wonders of nature.  

Overview:

• Skill level: Intermediate.
• Instructions style: written pattern + chart.
• Techniques: 
• Sizes: this hat is available in two sizes, Size S (child size) and Size M/L (adult size), (see detailed measurements below).
• Techniques needed: work in the round, (k 2, p 2) ribs, stranded colorwork, ssk decrease.

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Materials:

• Suggested yarn: Alize Burcum Classic, (100% acrylic, 3.5 oz (100 g), 230 yards (210 m), in the following colors and quantities: 
• Size S: background color, "dark blue" 58; leaves and acorn, "cream" 1, and "powder" 161; branches, "brown mélange" 234, (one skein of each).
• Size M/L: background color, "cream" 1; leaves and acorn, "carrot" 408, and "green" 210; branches, "forest green" 29, (one skein of each).
• Circular knitting needles, 16" (40 cm) long, sizes US 7 (4.5 mm) and US 8 (5 mm).
• Double pointed needles (DPNs) set, size US 8 (5 mm).
• Tapestry needle.
• Ring stitch marker.

Sizes and measurements:

• Size S: head circumference = 17" - 17.7" (43 - 45 cm), height = 8.7" (22 cm).
• Size M/L: head circumference = 21.5" - 22.5" (55 - 57.5 cm), height = 9.5" (24.5 cm).

Gauge: 22 sts and 20 rounds = 4"x 4" (10 cm x 10 cm) in stockinette stitch and US 8 (5 mm) knitting needles.

Yardage: 

• Size S: 143 - 145 yards (130 - 132 m), approx.
• Size M/L: 183 - 185 yards (168 - 170 m), approx.

Knitting Terms:

• st: stitch.
• sts: stitches.
• k: knit.
• p: purl.
• ssk: slip stitch, slip stitch, then knit the two stitches together through back loops.

Instructions:

With main color yarn and circular knitting needles US 7 (4.5 mm), cast on 88 (108) sts. Join in the round. Don't know how to join in the round? here is a short tutorial on how to do it (from 0:26 - 1:15 min):

Put a ring stitch marker at the beginning of rounds, work as follows:

Rib round: k 2, p 2, repeat to end.

Repeat the rib round six (eight) more times. Knit one round while changing to circular knitting needles size US 8 (5 mm) and increase 2 sts for Size M/L. [88 (110) sts]

Bind on the other color yarn for each model you've chosen and work the chart. Cut off the added yarn. Knit until work measures 6.5" (7.5") [17 (19) cm]

 

Decreasing Rounds:

Round 1: k 9, ssk, repeat to end. [80 (100) sts]

Rounds 2,4,6: k to end.

Round 3: k 8, ssk, repeat to end. [72 (90) sts]

Round 5: k 7, ssk, repeat to end. [64 (80) sts]

Round 7: k 6, ssk, repeat to end. [56 (70) sts]

Round 8: k 5, ssk, repeat to end. [48 (60) sts]

Note: change to DPNs when needed.

Round 9: k 4, ssk, repeat to end. [40 (50) sts]

Round 10: k 3, ssk, repeat to end. [32 (40) sts]

Round 11: ssk to end. [16 (20) sts]

Size S:

Cut yarn, leaving a 6" (15 cm) long yarn tail, pull it through all sts and tighten together. Weave in loose ends.

Size M/L:

Round 12: k to end. 

Round 13: ssk to end. (10 sts)

Cut yarn, leaving a 6" (15 cm) long yarn tail, pull it through all sts and tighten together. Weave in loose ends.

Lastly, feel free to leave a comment if you have any questions or find something confusing in the pattern.

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