Hi fellow knitters! it's been a while since I've posted a knitting design, so this is officially my first pattern posted in 2024. Braids has always been one of my favorite patterns, but I haven't used it that much in my designs so far. Hopefully, you will see more of my braid-based pieces this year. This hat has a unique braids pattern that runs from the crown of the hat to its brim. The instructions are straightforward and you will get to make it in a short time. It also comes in many sizes that can fit most. I have many ideas cooking in my head for more hats, which I intend to make and post in the upcoming spring, so stay tuned. Have a nice knitting day!
Overview:
- Skill level: Intermediate.
- Instructions style: written pattern + video tutorial.
- Sizes: this hat is available in three sizes Size S (child), Size M/L (adult), and Size L/XL (adult) (see detailed measurements below).
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Materials:
- Yarn: PoloSu Softy Lux, 100% Anti-Pilling Acrylic, 3.5 oz (100 g), 273 yards (250 m), 1 skein (for all sizes).
- Circular knitting needles, 16" (40 cm) long, size US 4 (3.5 mm), US 6 (4 mm).
- Double pointed needles (DPNs) set, size US 6 (4 mm).
- Small stitch holder.
- Tapestry needle.
- Ring stitch marker.
- Size S (child size): head circumference = 18- 19" (45- 48 cm), height = 7.5" (19 cm).
- Size M/L (adult size): head circumference = 22- 23" (56- 58.5 cm), height = 8" (20.5 cm).
- Size L/XL (adult size): head circumference = 23- 24" (58.5 - 61 cm), height = 8.5" (21.5 cm).
Yardage:
- Size S (child size): 120- 125 yards (110- 115 m), approx.
- Size M/L (adult size): 145- 150 yards (130- 135 m), approx.
- Size L/XL (adult size): 165- 170 yards (150- 155 m), approx.
Gauge: 20 sts and 30 rounds = 4" x 4" (10 cm x 10 cm) in stockinette stitch.
- st: stitch.
- sts: stitches.
- k: knit.
- p: purl.
- yo: yarn over.
- k2tog: knit two stitches together.
- p2tog: purl two stitches together.
- ssk: slip, slip, then knit the two slipped stitches together through back loops.
- k3tog: knit three stitches together.
- s2s1ktog: slip two sts as if to knit them together, knit next st and pass the first two stitches over it (centered double decrease).
- sth: stitch holder.
Instructions:
With size US 4 (3.5 mm) circular knitting needles, cast on 110 (120, 130). Join in the round. Put a ring stitch marker at the beginning of rounds, then work as follows:
Rib round: k 1, p 1, repeat to end.
Repeat the rib round 8 (10, 11) more times. Switch to size US 6 (4 mm) circular knitting needles while working the next round:
Rounds 1 and 2: k 7, p 3, repeat to end.
General pattern:
Round 3: pass three sts to the sth in front, (k 1, yo, k 1) into next st, pass the three sts back to left needle, s2s1ktog, k 3, p 3, repeat to end.
Round 4: repeat round 1.
Round 5: k 3, pass one st to the sth in back, with the next three sts work s2s1ktog, pass the st on sth back to left needle and (k 1, yo, k 1) into it, p 3, repeat to end.
Round 6: repeat round 1.
Repeat the general pattern seven (nine, ten) more times.
Decreasing rounds:
Note: change to (DPNs) set when needed.
Round 1: pass three sts to the sth in front, (k 1, yo, k 1) into next st, pass the three sts back to left needle, s2s1ktog, k 3, p2tog, p 1, repeat to end. [99 (108, 117) sts]
Round 2: k 7, p 2, repeat to end.
Round 3: k 3, pass one st to the sth in back, with the next three sts work s2s1ktog, pass the st on sth back to left needle and (k 1, yo, k 1) into it, p2tog, repeat to end. [88 (96, 104) sts]
Round 4: k 7, p 1, repeat to end.
Round 5: pass three sts to the sth in front, (k 1, yo, k 1) into next st, pass the three sts back to left needle, s2s1ktog, k 2, ssk, repeat to end. [77 (84, 91) sts]
Round 6: k to end.
Round 7: k 5, ssk, repeat to end. [66 (72, 78) sts]
Round 8: k to end.
Round 9: k 4, ssk, repeat to end. [55 (60, 65) sts]
Round 10: k to end.
Round 11: k 3, ssk, repeat to end. [44 (48, 52) sts]
Round 12: k 2, ssk, repeat to end. [33 (36, 39) sts]
Round 13: k 1, ssk, repeat to end. [22 (24, 26) sts]
Round 14: ssk, repeat to end. [11 (12, 13) 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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