Hello my fellow knitters! This playful and cozy hat brings a touch of whimsy to chilly days with its bold colorwork and fun character-inspired Halloween pattern. Knitted in soft, warm yarn and accented with cheerful contrasts, it’s both a statement piece and a joy to make. Whether you’re looking to add a bit of personality to your winter wardrobe or create a handmade gift that makes someone smile, this hat is sure to become a favorite project on your needles.
Overview:
- Skill level: Intermediate.
- Instructions style: written pattern + chart.
- Sizes: this hat is available in three sizes, 8/10 years, 11/13 years, and Adult size (see detailed measurements below).
- Techniques needed: work in the round, (k 1, p 1) ribs, intarsia color work, k2tog decrease.
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Materials:
- Suggested yarn: Alize Burcum Classic, (100% acrylic, 3.5 oz (100 g), 230 yards (210 m), one skein in each of the following colors: black, purple, white and pink.
- 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.
- 8/10 years size: head circumference = 19.5" - 20.5" (50 - 52 cm).
- 11/13 years size: head circumference = 20.5" - 21.25" (52 - 54 cm).
- Adult size: head circumference = 21.25" - 22" (54 - 56 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:
- 8/10 years: 110 - 112 yards (100 - 102 m), approx.
- 11/13 years: 127 - 129 yards (116 - 118 m), approx.
- Adult size: 142 - 144 yards (130 - 132 m), approx.
- st: stitch.
- sts: stitches.
- k: knit.
- p: purl.
- k2tog: knit two stitches together.
With black yarn and circular knitting needles US 7 (4.5 mm), cast on 77 (88, 99) 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 1, p 1, repeat to end.
Repeat rib round 7 (7, 9) more times, change to circular knitting needles US 8 (5 mm) while knitting next round. Knit 3 (4, 5) more rounds. Work the pattern using yarn in suitable colors. With the purple yarn knit 3 (4, 5) rounds.
Decreasing rounds:
Round 1: k2tog, k 9, repeat to end. [70 (80, 90) sts]
Round 2: k to end.
Round 3: k2tog, k 8, repeat to end. [63 (72, 81) sts]
Round 4: k to end.
Round 5: k2tog, k 7, repeat to end. [56 (64, 72) sts]
Round 6: k to end.
Round 7: k2tog, k 6, repeat to end. [49 (56, 63) sts]
Round 8: k to end.
Note: change to DPNs when needed.
8/10 years size:
Round 9: k2tog, 5, repeat to end. (42 sts)
Round 10: k2tog, k 4, repeat to end. (35 sts)
Round 11: k2tog, k 3, repeat to end. (28 sts)
Rounds 12-13: k2tog, repeat to end. (7 sts)
11/13 years size:
Round 9: k2tog, k 6, repeat to end. (48 sts)
Round 10: k2tog, k 5, repeat to end. (40 sts)
Round 11: k2tog, k 4, repeat to end. (32 sts)
Round 12: k2tog, k 3, repeat to end. (24 sts)
Rounds 13-14: k2tog, repeat to end. (8 sts)
Adult size:
Round 9: k2tog, k 6, repeat to end. (54 sts)
Round 10: k2tog, k 5, repeat to end. (45 sts)
Round 11: k2tog, k 4, repeat to end. (36 sts)
Round 12: k2tog, k 3, repeat to end. (27 sts)
Round 13: k2tog, k 2, repeat to end. (18 sts)
Round 14: k2tog, repeat to end. (9 sts)
For all sizes, cut the yarn, leaving a 6" (15 cm) tail. Pull the tail through all stitches, draw it tight to close. Weave in the loose ends.
For each braid, cut six 6" (15 cm) strands, and insert them where it shows in the chart, then braid them and trim the ends.
Lastly, feel free to leave a comment if you have any questions or find something confusing in the pattern.
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